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tick
What does tick mean?
Buying something on credit, to be paid for later. 'On tick'.
"He got the trainers on tick."
Origin
Older British slang 'on tick' (credit), retained in MLE.
Frequently asked questions
What does tick mean in slang?
Tick means credit. Getting something 'on tick' means taking it now and paying for it later.
Where does on tick come from?
It's older British slang for buying on credit, and the meaning has been retained in MLE.
How do you use tick?
You use it mostly as 'on tick', for example 'he got the trainers on tick', meaning he'll pay later.
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