"Ticketed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
adjective:
1. Provided with, or bearing, a ticket, especially one given to a passenger for a particular flight, train, or other mode of transport.
Example sentences:
- The ticketed passengers were led to the gate.
- The ticket price was $50.
"Tick-tack-toe" is another name for the popular game "Tic Tac Toe". It is a simple, two-player game played on a 3x3 grid, where players mark their moves with "X" and "O". The goal is to get three in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally before the other player.
A phrase to describe the sound made by a clock. It refers to a repetitive and rhythmic alternating pattern where different physical parts move back and forth, often used metaphorically to describe the passing of time or the passage of events.
A ticker is a device that displays the prices of securities, such as stocks and bonds, in real-time on a stock exchange.<br><br>Example: The ticker displayed the price of Apple stock as $123.45.
Tickers refer to small, rounded marks or signs made as a check or a mark of approval, typically seen in a series or as an overlap of marks.
A paper or electronic document that allows you to enter a particular place or event; a ticket to a concert, a movie, or public transport.
Admission or entry tickets, used for allowing access to an event or place, such as a theater, concert, or sporting event.<br><br>Examples:<br><br> Concert tickets went on sale yesterday.<br> The ticket booth was at the entrance of the theme park.<br> She lost her ticket and couldn't get into the stadium.<br><br>Additionally, a "tic" can also be a verb meaning to mark or sign in a certain place with x's or other marks, as in:<br><br> She tics off items on her bucket list slowly.<br> He tic-marked the answers on the test.<br><br>However, a more idiomatic expression is to "tic-tac" meaning to slip or maneuver something into place quietly, usually to avoid detection:<br><br> She tacked and tacked but eventually managed to sneak the book onto the shelf.
"Tick" or "ticking" is a verb that can have several meanings depending on the context.<br><br>1. To produce a steady, low-pitched sound, often like a clock or a pulse.<br>Example: The clock was ticking away in the quiet room.<br><br>2. To mark or punctuate with a tick symbol or mark.<br>Example: The teacher used a red pen to tick the correct answers on the test.<br><br>3. To mark or consider something as complete or established.<br>Example: The deal was ticked off as complete on the calendar.<br><br>4. In physics, to produce a thin, flexible strip or thread, often used as a time-keeping device.<br>Example: The clock's mechanism ticked away, releasing a steady stream of tiny threads.<br><br>5. In finance, to go up or increase.<br>Example: The stock showed big gains after it ticked up to $500 a share.<br><br>Pronunciation: /tɪkɪŋ/<br><br>Synonyms: tick, tick-tack, tapped, pulsing, marking, checking<br><br>Antonyms: stopped, paused, ceased<br><br>Idioms related to "ticking":<br><br>- ticked off: angry or annoyed.<br>- ticked up: an increase, especially in price or value.<br>- tick tock: a clock or the sound of a clock.
A tickler is something or a device that gently teases or reminds someone of something, often in a pleasant way. It can also refer to a reminder or a prompt that is used to jog someone's memory or to motivate them to take action.<br><br>In a more general sense, a tickler can be a mild shock or a sudden, unexpected event that stirs someone's attention or energy.<br><br>The term is also associated with a "tickler file" or "tickler system", a personal information management technique used to keep track of upcoming events, tasks, or decisions that need to be addressed in the future.<br><br>The origin of the word "tickler" dates back to the 16th century, from the Old English words "þicel" (small hook or device that picks or scratches) and "lician" (to scratch or bring out), which eventually evolved to mean a device that teases or stimulates someone.
To tickle: To cause someone to laugh or feel amused by lightly touching their skin with your fingers in a playful way, often in a sensitive area such as the ribs.<br><br>Example: The child giggled as the older sibling tickled her sides.<br><br>Ticklish: Feeling or becoming cheerful and amused, often unexpectedly.<br><br>Example: The news tickled her sense of humor.<br><br>Tickle someone's funny bone: To make someone feel or become eager to do something.<br><br>Example: Her name tickled the whereabouts of their secret love.