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A Writer's Dictionary:

clicked Definition


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click
noun
    1. A short sharp sound like that made by two parts of a mechanism locking into place.
    2. mech.
      A catch in a piece of machinery.
    3. phonetics.
      A click-like speech sound produced by a sucking action with the tongue which is characteristic of some African languages.
    4a. A situation in which two people who are attracted to each other hit it off;
    4b. The person with whom one hits it off in such a situation.
verb clicked, clicking
    tr & intr
    1. To make or cause to make a click.
    intr
    2. colloq
      To meet with approval.
    intr
    3. colloq
      To become clear or understood.
      Example: The meaning clicked after a while
    4. computing.
      To press and release one of the buttons on a mouse in order to send an instruction to the computer to which it is attached.
    intr
    5. Said of two or more people: to instantly get along very well.
Etymology: 17c: imitating the sound.

Phrasal Verb: click with someone
    To become friendly with them.


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