Tics

Word TICS
Character 4
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /tɪks/

Definitions and meanings of "Tics"

What do we mean by tics?

A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.

(by extension) Something that is done or produced habitually or characteristically.

(abbreviation) ticket

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The word "tics" in example sentences

Tourette is characterized by tics, which include things like eye-blinking, head-jerking, eye-darting, shoulder-shrugging and yelling or throat-clearing -- all of it uncontrolled, according to the Mayo Clinic. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Any­way, your point on the rel­e­vance to more recent pol­i­tics is def­i­nitely more interesting. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The number of rap-based tics is disproportionately large compared to the amount of time I actually spend listening to it. posted by Slimbolala link ❋ Slimbolala (2005)

Not the insect but a series of repeat involuntary muscle movements we call tics so this week let me tick off some information on this important topic. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I don't include any athletic "tics" -- pounding home plate X number of times, not shaving during the World Series, etc. -- because these actions might actually help an athlete get "set" for the game. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It also said there had been less "tics" - which stands for "troops in contact", essentially fire fights - than in an average day in Helmand. ❋ Unknown (2010)

All because of a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements, or muscle spasms, and vocalizations called tics. ❋ Robert K. Tanenbaum (2010)

Giving people the bird is another one of my involuntary movements, called tics, that pop up exactly when they shouldn't. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Like Durbin, Brandon has Tourette's syndrome, the mysterious neurological disorder that triggers involuntary movements and/or vocal outbursts called tics. ❋ Unknown (2011)

I love foot­ball and this is all about tac­tics, which is even more awe­some. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As the paper's lead author, William Thompson, explained to journalists, children of this age frequently experience "tics" that are transient and of no significance -- repetitive clearing of the throat, say, or drumming of fingers. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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