noun / verb
tick
A short recurring clicking sound.
The steady tick of the clock fills the quiet room.
Etymology
An imitation of a small recurring click. It is separate from the parasitic insect and mattress-covering words.
More examples
- My watch ticks softly beside the bed.
- The kitchen timer ticked until its bell rang.
- She wonders what makes her quiet neighbor tick.
Forms
tick · ticks · ticked · ticking