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tic-tac

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tick·tack also tic-tac   (tĭk'tāk')   
n.  
  1. A steady ticking sound, as of a clock.

  2. A prankster's device for tapping on a door or window from a distance.


[Imitative.]
tic-tac   (tĭk'tāk')   
n.  Variant of ticktack.
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