clicking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making a sharp, distinct sound by striking a surface with a small, hard object or part of the body.

  - "He clicked his heels together in excitement."
  - "The clock ticked and tocked the night away."
  - "The horse's hooves clicked on the pavement."
  - "The student clicked his pen nervously during the exam."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clicking
brick , lick , tick

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Variants

List of all variants of clicking that leads to same result
click , clickable , clicked , clicking , clicks , click through , clicked through , clicking through , clicks through , left-click , left-clicked , left-clicking , left-clicks , right-click , right-clicked , right-clicking , right-clicks , double-click , double-clicked , double-clicking , double-clicks

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Etymology

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From Old English 'clican' or 'clicgan', meaning 'to strike together' or 'to ring'.

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Trivia

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1. The 'click language' of the Khoisan people in Southern Africa is the only known click language in the world.

2. The sound of a clock ticking can be heard over long distances, making it a useful tool for sailors at sea.

3. The Morse code symbol for the letter 'T' is represented by a series of short clicks followed by a long click.

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Related Concepts

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1. acoustics: The scientific study of sound and its properties, including volume, pitch, and echo.

2. percussion: The musical technique of producing sound by striking an object, such as a drum or a cymbal.

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Culture

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In various cultures, clicking sounds are used for communication, such as the 'click language' of the Khoisan people in Southern Africa. Clicking sounds are also used in music, particularly in genres like vaudeville and ragtime.

How to Memorize "clicking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself making a sharp, distinct sound by striking a surface with a small, hard object or part of your body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of clicking with excitement or emphasis.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the sound of clicking with a memorable image or phrase.

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