ticktock
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tick·tock
(tĭk′tŏk′)n.
The ticking sound made by a clock.
[Imitative.]
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ticktock
(ˈtɪkˌtɒk)n
a ticking sound as made by a clock
vb
(intr) to make a ticking sound
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tick•tock
(ˈtɪkˌtɒk)n.
1. an alternating ticking sound, as that made by a clock.
v.i. 2. to emit or produce a ticking sound.
[1840–50; imitative]
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ticktock
Past participle: ticktocked
Gerund: ticktocking
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| Noun | 1. | ticktock - steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock |
| Verb | 1. | ticktock - make a sound like a clock or a timer; "the clocks were ticking"; "the grandfather clock beat midnight" |
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