Ticker

Quick meaning: Ticker is a noun meaning One who makes a tick mark.

Meaning

One who makes a tick mark.

More Meanings

1. A measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur.
2. A ticker tape, either the traditional paper kind or a scrolling message on a screen.
3. (birdwatching, slang) A birdwatcher who aims to see (and tick off on a list) as many bird species as possible.
4. A beer drinker who aims to try as many different beers as possible and keeps a record of all the beers they have drunk.
5. (slang) A heart, especially a human one.
6. (slang) A watch (timepiece).

Example Sentences

A right nice ticker it was. Real gold.

The ticker was showing an increased rate of flow.

My ticker gave out and I had to go to the hospital for surgery.

To my surprise, the ticker showed that the deal had already gone through.

Word Forms

• tickers

Synonyms for ticker

Depending on context, synonyms include heart, watch, pump.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include watch, pump, heart, indicator, symbol, code.

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