English · Word Candidate

clicking

/ˈklɪkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: clickings

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The sound or action of a click.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tiếng hoặc hành động nhấp

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Noun

Thus one pair of dolphins talking can sound like two pairs of dolphins talking, one pair exchanging clickings, the other pair exchanging whistles.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “clicking” mean?

The sound or action of a click.

Is “clicking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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