First Known Use: circa 1834
Dictionary
tic
noun \ˈtik\
: a small repeated movement of a muscle especially in the face that cannot be controlled
: a word or phrase that someone frequently says or an action that someone frequently does without intending to
Full Definition of TIC
1
: local and habitual spasmodic motion of particular muscles especially of the face : twitching
2
: a frequent usually unconscious quirk of behavior or speech <“you know” is a verbal tic>
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Origin of TIC
French
Related to TIC
- Synonyms
- crotchet, curiosity, eccentricity, erraticism, individualism, kink, mannerism, oddity, peculiarity, quiddity, quip, quirk, singularity, idiosyncrasy, trick, twist
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tic
noun \ˈtik\
Medical Definition of TIC
1
: local and habitual spasmodic motion of particular muscles especially of the face : twitching
2
: a habitual usually unconscious quirk of behavior or speech
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