ticker
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Meaning · English
A heart, especially a human one.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My ticker gave out and I had to go to the hospital for surgery.
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 “ticker” mean?
A heart, especially a human one.
Is “ticker” formal or informal?
ticker is generally slang.