ticker
Translation
heart, ticker, watch
Examples
He has a strong ticker for his age.
He has a strong ticker for his age.
The stock ticker showed a sharp decline.
The stock ticker showed a sharp decline.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) (informal) the heart He has a strong ticker for his age.
((noun)) a device that shows stock prices The stock ticker showed a sharp decline.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for heart) heart, pump; (for finance) stock symbol, news feed
Etymology
From the verb 'tick', imitating the sound of a clock or heart, plus the '-er' suffix denoting an agent or instrument.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'tick-tock' sound. A heart 'ticks', a stock machine 'ticks' with new prices, and a watch 'ticks'.