noun

tock

tahk

Tock (noun) means a clicking sound like that made by a clock's hands. Example: “The old clock let out a steady tick-tock in the hallway.”

noun

A clicking sound like that made by a clock's hands.

"The old clock let out a steady tick-tock in the hallway."

verb

To make such a clicking sound.

"The metronome tocked steadily as she practiced scales."

How to use tock

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe second half of the classic "tick-tock" clock sound, or the sound itself.

Common pairings

tick-tock tock of the clock

Word forms

tocked past tense, tocks plural, tocks singular

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Rhymes for tock

ock cock mock rock lock sock dock bock hock jock clock stock

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tock” mean?

The word “tock” means a clicking sound like that made by a clock's hands. In plain terms, the second half of the classic "tick-tock" clock sound, or the sound itself.

How do you pronounce “tock”?

“Tock” is pronounced tahk (/tɑk/ in IPA).

How do you use “tock” in a sentence?

Here is “tock” used in a sentence: “The old clock let out a steady tick-tock in the hallway.”

What part of speech is “tock”?

Depending on how it is used, “tock” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “tock” have?

“Tock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a clicking sound like that made by a clock's hands.