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ticky

adj · intj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈtɪ.ki/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

infested with ticks (the tiny woodland arthropod of the order Acarina).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The ticky cows should be kept well separated to avoid contamination.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

intj

Meaning 2

Representing short pitchless sound at a reasonable volume.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: onomatopoeic

Qualifier: also tick

Examples

  • Ticky-ticky-ticky the clock continued regardless of whether anyone listened.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a tick (particularly, a check mark).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: childish

Examples

  • Can I get another ticky?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From tick + -y.