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ticktock

[ tik-tok ]

noun

  1. an alternating ticking sound, as that made by a clock.


verb (used without object)

  1. to emit or produce a ticking sound, like that of a clock.

ticktock

/ ˈtɪkˌtɒk /

noun

  1. a ticking sound as made by a clock


verb

  1. intr to make a ticking sound

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ticktock1

First recorded in 1840–50; imitative

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Example Sentences

Ticktock, ticktock went the pendulum of the clock; and the wind moaned as it swept past the window.

Currying Ticktock turned out to be a much bigger job than Jim had anticipated.

Mrs. Meadows and Jean were neutral and puzzled respectively, so Ticktock reserved judgment on them.

Ticktock stopped grazing and looked up inquiringly at his suddenly large audience.

After tying Ticktock to the orchard fence, Jim stepped back and regarded his property with admiration.

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