clicks
word · lemma: click
Definition
'Clicks' is the plural of 'click'. It can refer to the short sounds made by pressing a button or, in digital contexts, to the number of times something is selected with a mouse.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both literal sounds ('mouse clicks') and internet metrics ('number of clicks on a link'). In digital marketing, 'clicks' measures user engagement. Not to be confused with 'cliques' (social groups). Can also refer to tongue or mouth noises in linguistics.
Example Sentences
He heard three clicks from the door lock.
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The website got 500 clicks yesterday.
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When she clicks her pen, it makes a sharp sound.
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My post never gets many clicks, but that's okay.
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All those little clicks from the keyboard keep me awake at night.
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They're just trying to get more clicks with that silly headline.
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