the tick-tock

Informal American journalese for a detailed chronology of events.

"We don't know the tick-tock of those (scandalous) events yet." ~ Chuck Todd, MEET THE PRESS, February 11, 2018.

by al-in-chgo May 5, 2018

Tocked

Out of time or cooked/done for

"Your so tocked"- "He got tocked so he quit"

by Simatale October 23, 2025

Mat-TOCK

A mat-tock is referring to and asshole who over quotes starwars and dead memes from a year ago, although he can be a nice guy, he’s still generally a wanker and will ruin your day, he also matches the iq of a coffee mug

Person- he’s such a mat-tock he’s gonna ruin this new meme again

by Not a mat-tock August 10, 2019

Tick-Tock

This song is the incarnation of team fortress two memes. If you hear this song, run as fast as possible. You don't want to see what's on that phone.

Guy 1: hey check this out

Guy 2: man this Tick-Tock song is grea-

by Keylord31 August 14, 2023

tock

tomo's cock

i want some tock rn

by zaemotional January 25, 2020

Skibidi Tock

A dog or sheep that has a clock on its torso.

I love skibidi tock.

by john4123 October 11, 2025

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