Tick

usgb/tɪk/
noun

A tiny, fast sound, like a small clock.

The clock on the wall made a tick-tock sound.
Visual representation of "tick" - A tiny, fast sound, like a small clock.

Often appears as...

  • tick-tock
  • ticking clock
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Onomatopoeic origin

The word 'tick' mimics the sound it describes, often used for clocks and timers.

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The ticking of her wristwatch was soothing.
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Rhythm indication

'Tick' can suggest a steady pace or rhythm, similar to a heartbeat or metronome.

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He ran to the beat of his heart's tick.
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