ticker
Translation
heart, ticker tape, watch
Examples
He has a strong ticker.
He has a strong ticker.
The news ticker ran across the screen.
The news ticker ran across the screen.
Grammar Patterns
((a/one's)) ticker an informal term for the heart He has a strong ticker.
((a/the)) ticker a machine that displays information The news ticker ran across the screen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heart, pump (informal); clock, watch
Etymology
From 'tick' (the sound a clock or heart makes) + '-er' (agent noun).
Memory Tips
Think of your heart making a 'tick-tock' sound, just like a clock or 'ticker'. It's what keeps you ticking.