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tick-tock
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/tikɨˈtakɨ/ti·que·ta·que
Definition
1A repetitive, rhythmic sound, like that made by a pendulum clock or similar mechanism.
Usage examples
“The only sound in the room was the tick-tock of the grandfather clock.”
“The tick-tock of the metronome helped her keep the rhythm.”
Common combinations
tick-tock of the clocksteady tick-tock