Meaning
tic, twitch, quirk
- an involuntary, repetitive muscular contraction or vocal sound
- a behavioral quirk or idiosyncratic habit
In a sentence
Quando è sotto stress, gli viene un tic all'occhio sinistro.
When he is under stress, he gets a tic in his left eye.
Hai notato il suo tic nervoso quando parla in pubblico?
Did you notice his nervous tic when he speaks in public?
Molti tic temporanei dell'infanzia scompaiono da soli senza cure.
Many temporary childhood tics disappear on their own without treatment.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tic | masculine · singular |
| tic | masculine · plural |
| tic | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable in the plural: un tic, due tic.