tock

Definition

'Tock' is the sound made by a clock, usually as the second part of 'tick-tock', imitating the regular noise a clock or watch makes.

Usage & Nuances

'Tock' is almost always used with 'tick' ('tick-tock') to represent the sound of clocks. Rarely used alone and mostly appears in literary or descriptive writing for sound effects. Not used as a verb in general English.

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