clickety-click en · NOUN
Etymology
Reduplication of click, with the frequentative suffix -ety added in-between.
Meanings
- (countable, figuratively, informal) A rapid, rhythmic sound of alternating clicks, often such as typewriter keys or train wheels on tracks.
- (uncountable) Sixty-six.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| clickety click | alternative | lexicographic | |
| clickety-clack | alternative | lexicographic | |
| clickety-clicks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |