click meaning and definition

CLICK noun

Definition of click (noun)

1. a short light metallic sound
   • synonyms: chink, clink
2. a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
   • synonyms: suction stop
3. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
   • synonyms: detent, dog, pawl
4. depression of a button on a computer mouse
   • "a click on the right button for example"
   • synonyms: mouse click

CLICK verb

Definition of click (verb)

1. move or strike with a noise
   • "he clicked on the light"; "his arm was snapped forward"
   • synonyms: snap
2. make a clicking or ticking sound
   • "The clock ticked away"
   • synonyms: tick
3. click repeatedly or uncontrollably
   • "Chattering teeth"
   • synonyms: chatter
4. cause to make a snapping sound
   • "snap your fingers"
   • synonyms: flick, snap
5. produce a click
   • "Xhosa speakers click"
6. make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
   • synonyms: clack, cluck
7. become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
   • "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow"
   • synonyms: come home, dawn, fall into place, get across, get through, penetrate, sink in