Phrase guide

on tick

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

bought with an agreement to pay later

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, dated, informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From tick (“credit”), from ticket.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: op krediet — with an understanding that money will be paid back
  • Dutch: op de pof — with an understanding that money will be paid back
  • Greek: επί πιστώσει (epí pistósei) — with an understanding that money will be paid back
  • Polish: na krechę — with an understanding that money will be paid back
  • Polish: na kredyt — with an understanding that money will be paid back
  • Polish: na kreskę — with an understanding that money will be paid back
  • Polish: na zeszyt — with an understanding that money will be paid back
  • Swedish: på krita — with an understanding that money will be paid back