ticking


Definition: Meaning of, ticking in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɪkɪŋ /

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  1. a thick strong cotton cloth used for making MATTRESS and PILLOW covers
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ticking used in phrases

  • ticking bomb (noun)
    1. a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed
  • ticking off (noun)
    1. give somebody a ticking off British English informal to tell someone angrily that you are annoyed with them or disapprove of something they have done [=  tick off]
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