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Ticker vs Ticked - What's the difference?

ticker | ticked |

As a noun ticker

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

As an adjective ticked is

ticked off; annoyed.

As a verb ticked is

past tense of tick.

ticker

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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.
  • A ticker tape.
    • 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.
  • (colloquial) The heart.
    • My ticker gave out and I had to go to the hospital for surgery.
  • A birdwatcher who aims to see (and tick off on a list) as many bird species as possible.

    • Derived terms

    * news ticker, stock ticker

    ticked

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Ticked off; annoyed.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (tick)