Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nervous-tic
noun
/ˈnɜrvəs tɪk/
Definition
A sudden, repetitive movement or sound made involuntarily, often as a response to anxiety or stress.
Examples
- The child had a nervous tic that involved blinking rapidly.
- She sometimes displayed a nervous tic by tapping her foot during stressful situations.
- His nervous tic made it hard for him to concentrate during the important meeting.
Meaning
Nervous-tics are physical manifestations of nervousness or anxiety, typically occurring without conscious control.
Synonyms
- spasm
- twitch
- jerk
- jump
- convulsion
