Tick Tock

In a world dominated by the short form; circuit circumventing media, "Tick Tock / tick-tick" refers to a concept that has evolved alongside the digital age, primarily influenced by the advent of fast-paced, short-form media platforms, with TikTok being a prime example. Video killed the radiostar, and this term killed tldr, replacing it as the symbol the quickening pace of both media consumption and societal change because nobody even reads anymore. Originating from the simple mimicry of a clock's sound, it now encompasses a broader range of meanings. These include the traditional notion of time's progression and urgency, as well as varied colloquial uses. In everyday language, it appears as a flexible expression, adaptable to different contexts from casual conversation to specific subcultures. The term's adaptability reflects its ability to capture the nuances of contemporary life, serving as a linguistic tool that shifts in meaning according to its use and setting.

(The way I am using it also includes all other definitions; that is, it is an open definition. If you find a contradiction please let me know.)

Let us use the platform known as tick tock.

Oh but there isn’t any time left.

by cyberphunkisms December 14, 2023

Ticked off

Being annoyed,upset,even enraged.

I remember an x college of mine in the 10th grade was so ticked off.

by Toa Pohatu February 23, 2017

tick

an arachnid that bites and clamps on to mammals

I was bitten by a tick.

by Wolfus Young Fur October 7, 2019

Tick-tack babyballs

Someone who sucks at smoking; A person who will pack a full bowl, but won't finish it. Baby lungs.

Yo man! You have a MAJOR pair of Tick-tack babyballs for lungs

by bgivs June 11, 2014

Tick Tock Crocodile

A crocodile that swallowed a clock, and makes a tick-tock sound. Captain Hook is afraid of said crocodile.

(tick tocking noise)

Captain Hook: Shit! It's Tick Tock Crocodile!
Smee: Alright Mr. Crocodile, get out of here. Go on, shoo!!
Crocodile: (Crawls back into the water with a disappointed look on his face and swims away)

by Failurebitch June 23, 2023

tick tock rock dock

swaying the car and fogging it's windows, or making some new life, ahhhhhhhh ohhhhhhh mmmmmmmm slurp

Girl: hey boy, you wanna tick tock rock dock tonite?
Boy: Oh yeah babe, lets tick tock rock dock

by U!tdm tusks May 21, 2018

coffin tick or coffin split

Achieving an additional bird species to your Life List by the creation of a new species, by the splitting (upgrading a subspecies to a full species status); but after you die.
This assumes an individual maintains your Life List and monitors the creation of new species from Subspecies you have seen and identified in your Life List.

Derived from Armchair Tick or Armchair Split.

Though Tom died last year in Panama, seeking to increase his Life List of 7,994 bird species, his wife was able to increase his List to 8,002 species with 8 coffin tick or coffin split due to the IOC upgrading a dozen former subspecies to full species status.

by Professional Birder March 29, 2024