ticktack

tick·tack

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tik-tak]
- /ˈtɪkˌtæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tik-tak]
- /ˈtɪkˌtæk/

Definitions of ticktack word

noun ticktack a repetitive sound, as of ticking, tapping, knocking, or clicking: the ticktack of high heels in the corridor. 1
noun ticktack a device for making a tapping sound, as against a window or door in playing a practical joke. 1
verb without object ticktack to make a repeated ticking or tapping sound: Sleet ticktacked against the window panes. 1
noun ticktack a system of sign language, mainly using the hands, by which bookmakers transmit their odds to each other at racecourses 0
noun ticktack a ticking sound, as made by a clock 0
noun ticktack a recurring sound like the ticking of a clock 0

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Origin of ticktack

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; imitative See tick1

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Parts of speech for Ticktack

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ticktack popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

ticktack usage trend in Literature

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