downtick

[doun-tik]

noun

1. a decline or deterioration in business activity, in mood, etc.

2. Also called minus tick. Stock Exchange.,  a slight downward trend in price.

Word History and Origins

Origin of downtick¹

down ¹ + tick ¹

Example Sentences

After a downtick in wasp callouts in recent summers, his industry has been busier than usual tackling problems caused by wasps this year, he says.

From BBC

"A lower-than-expected January payrolls number was more than offset by upward revisions to November and December's totals and a downtick in the unemployment rate," said Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

From BBC

The NFL has seen a major downtick in offense this season, due in large part to defensive scheme changes.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite a downtick in laughs, “The Rehearsal” remains fascinating and thought-provoking, and Fielder’s blur of comedy and documentary is endlessly compelling.

From Seattle Times

Still, the downtick was a reality check for the nation’s most populous state.

From New York Times

Related Words

• decline 
• deterioration 
• dip 
• plunge 
• slide 
• slump