Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tic
noun
/tɪk/
Definition
A sudden, repetitive movement or sound made involuntarily.
Examples
- He has a tic where he blinks rapidly.
- During stressful situations, she often develops a tic in her shoulder.
- The child displayed several vocal tics during class.
Meaning
A tic is often associated with certain neurological disorders, where the person may make quick movements or sounds without intending to.
Synonyms
- Spasm
- Jerking
- twitch
