interjection · rare

tick-tock

тик-так

ticktack

The sound of the ticking of an analog clockThe sound of the ticking of an analog clock.

UK/ˈtɪk.tɒk/US/ˈtɪk.tɔk/

Meaning

3 senses

The sound of the ticking of an analog clock.
ticktack
тик-такtik-tak
(colloquial)Time is running out; a deadline is approaching.
Near-synonym: clock is ticking
Time is running out; a deadline is approaching.
(colloquial)Expresses warning of some fateful, impending event.