Tic and Ticking

Tic

Tic noun - An odd or peculiar habit.
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Synonyms for Tic

Ticking and tic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ticking" instead a noun "Tic".

Ticking

Ticking noun - A metallic tapping sound.
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Synonyms for Ticking

Tic and ticking are semantically related. You can use "Tic" instead a noun "Ticking".

Nearby Words: tick, ticked, tickling, ticker
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