Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ticktock
Onomatopoeia
/ˈtɪk.tɒk/
Definition
The sound made by a clock or a watch as it counts time.
Examples
- The old clock on the wall made a gentle ticktock that filled the room.
- As the deadline approached, the ticktock of the clock reminded her to hurry.
Meaning
Ticktock represents the rhythmic sound that clocks produce, marking the passage of time. It can also symbolize the passing of time in a broader sense.
Synonyms
- Time sound
- Clock sound
