tic

Meanings

• A sudden, repetitive movement or sound, often uncontrollable and habitual.

  - "I have a nervous tic that makes me repeatedly blink my left eye."
  - "The sound of my grandfather's watch ticking drove him insane, and he eventually developed a debilitating tic that made him repeatedly bang his head against the wall."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tic
tick , brick , click , sticks

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Homophones

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1. tick (en) : A small, often reddish, mark made by a bloodsucking insect or arachnid, such as a mosquito, tick, or spider, when it bites and feeds on the victim's blood.
   

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Variants

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tic , tics , tic douloureux , tic douloureuxes , tics douloureux , tic-tac-toe , tic-tac-toes , tick-tack-toe , tick-tack-toes , ticktacktoe

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Forms

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{"term"=>"tic", "lang"=>"en", "meaning"=>"A sudden, uncontrollable movement or twitch of the body, often accompanied by an involuntary cry or vocalization.", "plural"=>"tics", "comparative"=>"more tic", "superlative"=>"most tic"}

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Etymology

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Originating from the Old English word 'tecan' meaning 'to touch' or 'to tap', and later evolving into the Middle English term 'tyke' or 'tikke' meaning 'a sudden, repetitive movement or sound', the word 'tic' has since then remained an integral part of the English language.

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Related Concepts

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1. tic disorder: A group of neurological disorders characterized by repetitive, stereotyped movements or sounds, known as tics. Tic disorders can range from mild and intermittent to severe and debilitating, and can significantly impact an individual's daily functioning, social interactions, and overall quality of life. Some common types of tic disorders include Tourette's Syndrome, Chronic Tic Disorder, and Transient Tic Disorder.

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Culture

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In various cultures throughout history, the word 'tic' has been used to describe a wide range of meanings and concepts. For instance, in ancient Greek culture, the term 'tic' was used to describe a sudden, uncontrollable spasm or convulsion of the body, often accompanied by an involuntary cry or vocalization. In this context, the word 'tic' was often used interchangeably with the term 'convulsion'. In other cultures, such as ancient Roman culture, the term 'tic' was used more broadly to describe a sudden, uncontrollable movement or twitch of the body, often accompanied by an involuntary cry or vocalization. In this context, the word 'tic' was often used metonymically to refer to the specific type of movement or twitch that was being described.

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