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/tɪk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians.
We found a tick on the dog after our hike in the woods.
A mark (✓) used to indicate correctness or to signify that something is completed.
She placed a tick next to each item on her checklist after completing them.
A repeated sound made by a clock or a ticking mechanism.
The tick of the clock was the only sound in the quiet room.
verb
To make a sharp, repetitive sound or to mark with a tick.
He ticked off the tasks as he finished them.
To proceed with a steady rhythm or to move continuously in a way similar to the sound of a ticking clock.
The minutes ticked by slowly while we waited.
Etymology
Middle English tike, probably from the Scandinavian.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tick of the clock
The sound made by a clock as it marks the passage of time.
tick all the boxes
To meet all the requirements or criteria.
a tick in time
A moment or point in time.
Related Words
ticking
The sound produced by a clock or similar device when it functions.
ticklish
Sensitive to being tickled.
Slang Meanings
A moment or brief period of time.
I'll be back in a tick.
To be in agreement or to understand.
We’re on the same tick about the project.