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downtick

American

[doun-tik] / ˈdaʊnˌtɪk /

noun

a decline or deterioration in business activity, in mood, etc.
Also called minus tick. Stock Exchange. a slight downward trend in price.

Etymology

Origin of downtick

down ¹ + tick ¹

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