ticktock
/ˈtɪkˌtɑk/
verb
- To make a regular, alternating ticking sound, like a clock.
- The old car's engine ticktocked unevenly before it stalled.
- The antique clock ticktocked loudly from the hallway.
- My heart seemed to ticktock in rhythm with the metronome.
noun
- The regular, alternating sound made by a clock or watch.
- The old clock's ticktock seemed to slow down as its battery ran low.
- The only sound in the quiet room was the steady ticktock of the grandfather clock.
- She found the ticktock of her wristwatch soothing as she fell asleep.
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