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tics

[tɪks]

tics Definition

  • 1a sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization involving discrete muscle groups
  • 2a habitual spasmodic contraction of the muscles, most often in the face

Using tics: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tics" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He has tics that cause him to blink frequently.

  • Example

    The child's tics were a symptom of Tourette's syndrome.

  • Example

    She developed facial tics after the accident.

tics Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tics

Phrases with tics

  • a sudden, involuntary movement of a muscle group

    Example

    His motor tics include blinking and shrugging his shoulders.

  • a sudden, involuntary sound made with the voice

    Example

    Her vocal tics include throat clearing and grunting.

  • Tourette's syndrome

    a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics

    Example

    People with Tourette's syndrome may experience both motor and vocal tics.

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Summary: tics in Brief

The term 'tics' [tɪks] refers to sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic motor movements or vocalizations involving discrete muscle groups. It is often associated with Tourette's syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Examples of tics include blinking, throat clearing, and grunting.