ticktack

/ˈtɪktæk/

Definitions

1. noun

the sound produced by a clock or watch striking the hours

“She listened to the ticktack of the old grandfather clock.”

2. noun

the rhythmic sound of footsteps, especially in a steady and measured pace

“The sound of the soldiers’ boots created a loud ticktack on the pavement.”

3. verb

to move with a steady and measured pace, typically in a rhythmic manner

“The dancers ticktacked across the stage, their movements perfectly synchronized.”

Synonyms

  • click
  • tack
  • tick

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness