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ticket of leave
nounRare
/ˈtɪkɪt əv liːv/A historical document issued to a convict granting conditional release before the end of their sentence.
ticket office
nounmedium
/ˈtɪkɪt ˈɒfɪs/A physical location where tickets are sold, typically at transportation hubs or entertainment venues.
ticket scalper
nounB2
/ˈtɪkɪt ˈskælpə/A person who buys tickets for events and resells them at a higher price, often illegally or unethically.
ticket tout
nounMedium
/ˈtɪkɪt taʊt/A person who buys and resells tickets, often at inflated prices, typically in an unofficial capacity.
tickets
plural-nounA1
/ˈtɪk.ɪts/A small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to admission to a place of entertainment, a means of transport, etc., or to participate in an event.
tickey
nounLow
/ˈtɪki/A very small South African coin, historically worth three pence.
ticking
nounB2
/ˈtɪkɪŋ/A strong, durable, striped fabric used for making mattresses, pillows, and upholstery.
ticklace
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˈtɪk.leɪs/A lace or narrow strip of material used for tying or fastening, often associated with clothing or accessories.
tickle
nounverbverb-intransitive+1common
/ˈtɪk.əl/To lightly touch someone, especially in a sensitive area, to cause laughter or a tingling sensation.
tickler
nounC1/C2
/ˈtɪklə(r)/A person or thing that tickles; specifically, a notebook or file for reminders or items needing periodic attention.
tickler coil
nounSpecialized
/ˈtɪklə kɔɪl/A small coil used in a regenerative radio receiver to provide feedback that amplifies the signal.
tickler file
nounLow to moderate
/ˈtɪk.lə faɪl/A physical or digital filing system organized by date to remind users of tasks or deadlines.
ticknor
nounVery low
/ˈtɪknə/A surname of English origin.
tickseed
nounVery Low
/ˈtɪksiːd/Any of various plants, chiefly of the genus Coreopsis, with seeds that resemble small ticks.
ticktack
nounverb-intransitiveLow
/ˌtɪkˈtæk/A rhythmic ticking or tapping sound, often regular and mechanical, like that of a clock.
ticktock
nounverbverb-intransitiveMedium
/ˌtɪk ˈtɒk/The sound a mechanical clock or watch makes.
ticky-tacky
adjectivenounlow
/ˌtɪki ˈtæki/Cheaply made, of poor quality, often in a repetitive or monotonous manner, typically referring to mass-produced housing or items.
tico
adjectivenounLow
/ˈtiːkəʊ/A native or inhabitant of Costa Rica.
ticonderoga
nounVery Low
/ˌtaɪkɒndəˈrəʊɡə/A proper noun referring to a specific place name, most famously Fort Ticonderoga in New York, USA, a historic military fortification.
tictoc
nounMedium
/ˌtɪkˈtɒk/A rhythmic ticking sound, typically from a clock.

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