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tic

noun verb

A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
T
Ends with
C
Contains
I
Scrabble score
5

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Pronunciation

/tɪk/

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Definitions

noun

  1. A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.

  2. (by extension) Something that is done or produced habitually or characteristically.

  3. (abbreviation) ticket

verb

  1. To exhibit a tic; to undergo a sudden, semi-voluntary muscle movement.

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