ticker

1. One who makes a tick mark.

2. A measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur.

   The ticker was showing an increased rate of flow.

3. A ticker tape, either the traditional paper kind or a scrolling message on a screen.

   I checked the prices on the ticker one last time before placing the trade.

   To my surprise, the ticker showed that the deal had already gone through.

4. (сленг)A heart, especially a human one.

   My ticker gave out and I had to go to the hospital for surgery.

5. (сленг)A watch (timepiece).

   a small portable timepiece

6. (сленг)A birdwatcher who aims to see (and tick off on a list) as many bird species as possible.

7. A beer drinker who aims to try as many different beers as possible and keeps a record of all the beers they have drunk.

1. I've got a bum ticker: coronary artery disease.

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