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clock app

clock app proper noun: nickname for TikTok, a social networking service and short-form online video platform; typically only used when referred to outside of the platform itself.

Proper noun

the clock app

  1. (Internet) Nickname for TikTok, a social networking service and short-form online video platform; typically only used when referred to outside of the platform itself.
    • He seemed to be chewing on something as he considered her. “You going to put me on some TV show, or that Ticking Clock app?”
      “TikTok? No, but you might end up on YouTube if you’re okay with that.”2022, Teri Anne Stanley, Charming Texas Cowboy, Sourcebooks Casablanca
    • TikTok is taking the social media platforms by storm. Each of the older ones are adding accommodations on their platforms to copy the style of posts that they need from their users. The ‘clock app’ has millions and millions of participants.2022, Jolene MacFadden, Authors-How to Brand You and Your Books, Southern Dragon Publishing

Origin of clock app

From the onomatopoeia tick-tock, for a ticking analog clock, homophonic with TikTok.

Questions about clock app

What does clock app mean?
Clock app means nickname for TikTok, a social networking service and short-form online video platform; typically only used when referred to outside of the platform itself.
What part of speech is clock app?
Clock app is a proper noun.

Words near clock app in the dictionary

  1. clochán
  2. clocháns
  3. clociguanil
  4. clocinizine
  5. clock
  6. clock app
  7. clock arithmetic
  8. clock calm
  9. clock calms
  10. clock cycle
  11. clock cycles

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