Click Definition & Meaning

click
noun
  1. a short light metallic sound
  2. a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
  3. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
  4. depression of a button on a computer mouse; "a click on the right button for example"
verb
  1. move or strike with a noise; "he clicked on the light"; "his arm was snapped forward"
  2. make a clicking or ticking sound; "The clock ticked away"
  3. click repeatedly or uncontrollably; "Chattering teeth"
  4. cause to make a snapping sound; "snap your fingers"
  5. produce a click; "Xhosa speakers click"
  6. make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
  7. become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow"

Synonyms for click

chatter noun

noisy talk the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals

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chink noun

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall a short

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clack noun

a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated a simple valve with a hinge on one side

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clink noun

a short light metallic sound a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the

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cluck noun

the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens

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dawn noun

the first light of day; "we got up before dawn"; "they talked until morning" the earliest period

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detent noun

a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

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dog noun

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since

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flick noun

a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible); "he gave it a flick with his finger

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pawl noun

a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

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"Click" in song lyrics

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  • "Spreadin' velveeta throughout my click"
    2nd II None f/ Playa Hamm — Pawdy
  • "Now 77, Big B and the click"
    415 — 415
  • "My mama want me out the click"
    4 Deep — Can't Turn Back

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Frequently asked questions

What does click mean?
a short light metallic sound a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu) a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward depression of a button on a computer mouse; "a click on the right button for example" move or strike with a noise; "he clicked on the light"; "his arm was snapped forward" make a clicking or ticking sound; "The clock ticked away" click repeatedly or uncontrollably
What part of speech is click?
Click is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does click have?
Click has 11 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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