dog tick

noun

1. any of a variety of ticks, as the American dog tick, that commonly infest dogs and may transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever or tularemia to humans.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog tick¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

Films recognized include “CODA,” “Don’t Look Up,” “Dune,” “King Richard,” “Licorice Pizza,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Power of the Dog,” “tick, tick…BOOM!”

From Seattle Times

“Dune” “No Time to Die” “The Power of the Dog” “Tick, Tick ... Boom!”

From Los Angeles Times

“Belfast” “CODA” “Don’t Look Up” “Dune” “King Richard” “Licorice Pizza” “The Power of the Dog” “Tick, Tick ... Boom!”

From Los Angeles Times

Netflix films like “The Power of the Dog,” “Tick, Tick … Boom!” and “Don’t Look Up” all figure to be major contenders.

From New York Times

“Belfast” “CODA” “Don’t Look Up” “Dune” “King Richard” “Licorice Pizza” “The Power of the Dog” “Tick, Tick … Boom!”

From New York Times