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As a noun, tic means a sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization. As a verb, it means exhibit a tic.

Meanings of tic

5 meanings

noun

  1. neurologyA sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.

  2. Something that is done or produced habitually or characteristically.

  3. abbreviationinformalTicket

  4. A local and habitual twitching especially in the face

verb

  1. To exhibit a tic; to undergo a sudden, semi-voluntary muscle movement.

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