Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ticky box

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.08 in modern English

Syllables
tick-y box
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A blank square on a form in which a check mark or cross may be placed in order to indicate a selection.

Informal

noun

A payphone; Alternative spelling of tickey box.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From ticky (“a tick mark”) + box.

Usage

Inflected Forms

ticky boxes (plural) ticky-box (alternative)

Synonyms

check box tick box

Questions

What does ticky box mean?
A blank square on a form in which a check mark or cross may be placed in order to indicate a selection.
Where does ticky box come from?
From ticky (“a tick mark”) + box.

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