# clicking

Pronunciation: say "KLIK-ing" /ˈklɪkɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of click. — present participle and gerund of click
   - Simple: Present participle of click. Use this form for something happening right now or as an ongoing action.
   - _He was clicking through the slides far too quickly for anyone to follow._
   - _Clicking the wrong link can install malware on your computer._

## Noun

2. The brief, sharp sound of a click, or the repeated making of that sound.
   - Simple: A short, sharp tapping sound, or the act of making it.
   - _A rhythmic clicking echoed from the old clock on the wall._
   - _The clicking of her heels announced her arrival down the marble hall._

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