tick off

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Definitions of tick off words

noun tick off a slight, sharp, recurring click, tap, or beat, as of a clock. 1
noun tick off Chiefly British Informal. a moment or instant. 1
noun tick off a small dot, mark, check, or electronic signal, as used to mark off an item on a list, serve as a reminder, or call attention to something. 1
noun tick off Stock Exchange. a movement in the price of a stock, bond, or option. the smallest possible tick on a given exchange. 1
noun tick off Manège. a jumping fault consisting of a light touch of a fence with one or more feet. 1
noun tick off a small contrasting spot of color on the coat of a mammal or the feathers of a bird. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English tek little touch; akin to Dutch tik a touch, pat, Norwegian tikka to touch or shove slightly. See tickle

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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