dictionary.ptticnounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈtik(ɨ)/ti·quePortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1An involuntary, repetitive, and stereotyped muscular contraction, usually in the face.Usage examples“He developed a nervous tic in his cheek.”“A vocal tic made him clear his throat repeatedly.”Synonymstwitchspasm
An involuntary, repetitive, and stereotyped muscular contraction, usually in the face.Usage examples“He developed a nervous tic in his cheek.”“A vocal tic made him clear his throat repeatedly.”Synonymstwitchspasm