Clicks

Part of speech: noun, verb

Pronunciation: /klɪks/

Definitions

1. An audible signal produced by a device engaging can indicate a selection or approval, as well as a series of such sounds that occur during various actions or tasks
2. A sharp noise made when pressing a button or engaging a mechanism often refers to multiple instances of such noises and can occur in both digital interfaces and physical environments
3. A brief, sharp noise produced by mechanical parts moving together ; a sound confirming a choice or action in electronic devices

Etymology: "Clicks" is the plural of "click," which imitates the sharp sound it describes. The noun and verb were first recorded in the 1500s, and similar sound-words appear across Germanic languages, such as Dutch "klikken," German "klicken," and Swedish "klicka."

Synonyms: taps, presses