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Tricker vs Ticker - What's the difference?

tricker | ticker |

As nouns the difference between tricker and ticker

is that tricker is one who tricks or plays tricks; a practical joker; a prankster or tricker can be (obsolete|uk|dialect) a trigger while ticker is a measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur.

tricker

English

Etymology 1

Derived from .

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who tricks or plays tricks; a practical joker; a prankster
    • Related terms
    * trick * trickster

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete, UK, dialect) A trigger.
    • (Boyle)
    (Webster 1913)

    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