ticktock

[ tik-tok ]

noun

1. an alternating ticking sound, as that made by a clock.

verb (used without object)

1. to emit or produce a ticking sound, like that of a clock.

ticktock

/ ˈtɪkˌtɒk /

noun

1. a ticking sound as made by a clock

verb

1. intr to make a ticking sound

Word History and Origins

Origin of ticktock¹

First recorded in 1840–50; imitative

Example Sentences

The first thing you notice in The Master is Jonny Greenwood’s score, a propulsive ticktock that hypnotizes the audience before a single word has been spoken.

From Time

The timeline and ticktock of that commission’s work now stands as a national canon for the events of that day.

From Time

Ticktock, ticktock went the pendulum of the clock; and the wind moaned as it swept past the window.

From Project Gutenberg

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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