An imitation of a reduplicated or alternating ticking sound, esp. that made by a clock (see tick, n.3 2); also that of the firing of small…
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| 释义 | the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > repeated sound or succession of sounds > [noun] > regular or alternating rhythm > ticking (8) tick-tackc1550 An imitation of a reduplicated or alternating ticking sound, esp. that made by a clock (see tick, n.3 2); also that of the firing of small… tick1680 A quick light dry sound, distinct but not loud, as that caused by the sudden impact of a small hard body upon a hard surface; esp. the sound produced… ticking1748 The beating sound of a clock or watch, or any similar sound: see tick, v.1 2, tick, n.3 2. tick-ticka1777 An imitation of the ticking of a clock or watch, or a similar sound; hence a child's name for a clock or watch. tick-tock1847 An imitation of the ticking of a clock, esp. the slow ticking of a large clock; also of the sound of a double knock, or of resounding footsteps. tick-ticking1897 tick-a-tack1898 tick-tockinga1947 |
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