Definition

A charmingly British way to say "hold on a second," as if time is measured in tiny insect movements rather than standard units. It's the linguistic equivalent of raising one finger while you finish a thought. Perfect for when "wait a minute" sounds too American and you want to add some transatlantic flair to your pause.

Example Usage

Wait a tick, are you telling me you've never seen Star Wars?

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Wait%20a%20tick&defid=12193)

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