ticks
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/tɪks/
(tick)
small mark or sound
Etymology
'tick' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tik,' where it referred to a light touch or pat.
'tik' transformed into the modern English word 'tick' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a light touch or pat,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including the sound made by a clock and a parasitic arachnid.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small arachnid that is parasitic and feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians.
Ticks can transmit diseases to humans and animals.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to make a regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch.
The clock ticks loudly in the quiet room.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 14:27