beggar's ticks

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by involuntary and repetitive twitching or ticking of the muscles, often seen in people who beg.

  - "The old beggar on the street corner had a case of beggar's ticks."
  - "Despite his beggar's ticks, the man was able to hold out a sign asking for donations."

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Variants

List of all variants of beggar's ticks that leads to same result
beggar's-ticks , beggar-ticks

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'beggar's ticks' is not definitively known, but it is believed to have originated from the observation of involuntary muscle twitches in people who beg.

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Trivia

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1. Beggar's ticks are sometimes referred to as 'St. Vitus' dance', named after the patron saint of actors and dancers.

2. The condition can be a side effect of certain medications or neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease.

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Related Concepts

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1. Myoclonus: A neurological condition characterized by involuntary and rapid muscle jerks or twitches.

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Culture

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Beggar's ticks have been depicted in literature and art as a sign of poverty and desperation. In some cultures, they have been seen as a curse or a manifestation of spiritual distress.

How to Memorize "beggar's ticks"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the repetitive twitching or ticking of muscles.
   - Imagine a person begging on the side of the road with noticeable muscle twitches.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'beggar's ticks' with the image of a person begging and experiencing muscle twitches.
   - Think of the term as a reminder of poverty and desperation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the term 'beggar's ticks' with the image of a begging bowl and a twitching muscle.
   - Use the acronym B-T-I-C-K-S to remember the definition: Beggar's Ticks Is a Condition with Muscle Spasms.

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