Associations to the word «Tic»

Wiktionary

TIC, noun. A local and repetitive motion of certain muscles.
TIC, noun. Shortened form of ticket
TIC, verb. (intransitive) To exhibit a tic; to undergo repetitive muscle movements.
TIC DOULOUREUX, noun. Trigeminal neuralgia.
TIC TAC, adjective. (colloquial) fussy, petty
TIC TAC TOE, noun. Alternative form of tic-tac-toe

Dictionary definition

TIC, noun. A local and habitual twitching especially in the face.

Wise words

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