First Known Use: 1649
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1ticking
noun tick·ing \ˈti-kiŋ\
Definition of TICKING
: a strong linen or cotton fabric used in upholstering and as a covering for a mattress or pillow
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Origin of TICKING
2tick
Rhymes with TICKING
2ticking
noun
Definition of TICKING
: ticked marking on a bird or mammal or on individual hairs
Origin of TICKING
3tick
First Known Use: 1885
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