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View synonyms for ticktock
ticktock
[ tik-tok ]
noun
- an alternating ticking sound, as that made by a clock.
verb (used without object)
- to emit or produce a ticking sound, like that of a clock.
ticktock
/ ˈtɪkˌtɒk /
noun
- a ticking sound as made by a clock
verb
- intr to make a ticking sound
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ticktock1
First recorded in 1840–50; imitative
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Example Sentences
Ticktock, ticktock went the pendulum of the clock; and the wind moaned as it swept past the window.
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Currying Ticktock turned out to be a much bigger job than Jim had anticipated.
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Mrs. Meadows and Jean were neutral and puzzled respectively, so Ticktock reserved judgment on them.
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Ticktock stopped grazing and looked up inquiringly at his suddenly large audience.
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After tying Ticktock to the orchard fence, Jim stepped back and regarded his property with admiration.
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