"tic-tac" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} tic-tac
  1. (British) a system of sign language used by bookmakers at racecourses to communicate odds and bets; an associated group of words for each sign Wikipedia link: tic-tac Tags: British Categories (lifeform): Horse racing Synonyms: tick-tack, tick tack
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