Hang on a tick Share definition Flag A tick is the tick of a clock, meaning a very short space of time. Hang on means to wait: "Wait a minute". Informal speech. "What do you want?" "Hang on a tick....an apple." Hang on a tick by ziosam November 13, 2013 0 0 Get merch Get the Hang on a tick mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch