foul tick
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Meaning · English
A foul ball which just brushes by the bat, making a ticking sound.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The catcher held onto the foul tick for the out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “foul tick” mean?
A foul ball which just brushes by the bat, making a ticking sound.
Is “foul tick” formal or informal?
foul tick is generally slang.