ticktock vs ticking
ticking vs ticktockticktock and ticking both are nouns.
ticktock is a verb but ticking is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ticktock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| ticking | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
ticking is a hypernym of
ticktock; that is, ticking is a
word with a broader meaning than ticktock:
- ticktock: steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock
- ticking: a metallic tapping sound
Other hypernyms of ticktock include
tick.
| ticktock (noun) | ticking (noun) |
|---|---|
| steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock | a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers |
| a metallic tapping sound |
| ticktock (verb) | ticking (verb) |
|---|---|
| make a sound like a clock or a timer |
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