World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesClick
/klɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A short, sharp sound made by or against something.
"She heard the quiet click of the lock turning."
- 1
To press and release a button on a computer mouse or other device to select an option.
"Click the link to download the software."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'click' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the sound made by a small, sharp noise, often associated with mechanical devices. It has evolved to encompass both the sound itself and the action of pressing a button or link, particularly in digital contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Click" is said worldwide
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clic
Transliteration: /klik/
"Faites un double clic sur l'icône."
Klick
Transliteration: /klɪk/
"Ein einfacher Klick genügt."
clic
Transliteration: /klik/
"Basta un clic del mouse."
clic
Transliteration: /klik/
"Haz clic en el botón de abajo."
clique
Transliteration: /ˈkli.ki/
"Dê um clique no link."
क्लिक
Transliteration: klik
"आगे बढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें।"
点击
Transliteration: diǎn jī
"请点击这里下载文件。"
클릭
Transliteration: keullik
"마우스를 클릭하세요."
クリック
Transliteration: kurikku
"リンクをクリックしてください。"
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