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English noun: ticktock

1. ticktock (event) steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock


Synonymstictac, tocktact


Broader (hypernym)tick, ticking


English verb: ticktock

1. ticktock (perception) make a sound like a clock or a timer


SamplesThe clocks were ticking.
The grandfather clock beat midnight.


Synonymsbeat, tick, ticktack


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)go, sound









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