Ticker
Pronunciation
- IPA: /tɪkə(r)/
- Rhymes: -ɪkə(r)
Full definition of ticker
Noun
ticker
(plural tickers)- 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.