tic

Plural: tics

Noun

• A sudden, involuntary, spasmodic muscle contraction.
• a local and habitual twitching especially in the face
• A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.
• Something that is done or produced habitually or characteristically.
• Clipping of ticket.

Verb

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

Examples

• His nervous TIC would worsen as the game neared its tense conclusion.

Related Words

tic douloureux, tic tac, tic-tac-toe, trip tic