Etymology

tic

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Today it means: A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization. Full definition →

French tic
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tic · noun, verb1

  1. French · borrowed fromtic
  2. French · borrowed fromtic
  3. English todaytic

Borrowed from French tic.

tic · noun2

Clipping of ticket.

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