What is another word for clicking?

Common synonyms for clicking include getthrough, chatter, dawn, flick, penetrate.

What is the opposite of clicking?

Antonyms of clicking include silence, quieting, muting, stopping, ceasing.

Synonyms for

Clicking

Verb / ˈklɪkɪŋ / Another word for clicking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making a short, sharp sound or series of sounds.

Synonyms & similar words

getthrough chatter dawn flick penetrate fallintoplace tick snap cluck click sinkin clack getacross comehome tick snap pop clack rattle crack snick clap snapping clattering popping ticking cracking snapping snicking clacking snapping tapping beating rat-a-tat

Synonyms by register

Formal

resonating clacking ticking

Informal

popping snapping whirring thrumming

Literary

chattering tinkling

Antonyms

silence quieting muting stopping ceasing halting

Common collocations

mouse clicking
keyboard clicking
clicking sound
clicking noise
clicking into place
clicking shut
clicking open
clicking off

Word family

noun click

verb click

adjective clicking

Usage note

The word 'clicking' often refers to the sound made by a mouse or keyboard, but can also describe something fitting into place. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.