nonticking

English

Etymology

non- +‎ ticking

Adjective

nonticking (not comparable)

1. That does not produce a ticking sound.
   • 1971, Arnold B. Barach, Famous American Trademarks, page iii:

     […] except for two testimonials to modern living: a rusted and bent Singer Sewing Machine Company sign that hung askew in a corner; and a nonticking alarm clock with the words "Big Ben" still visible on its face.

   • 2002, Nancy Butcher, 101 Ways to Fall Asleep, page 29:

     If you have a ticking clock, switch to an electric, nonticking one. If you have an electric clock with a bright or blinking LED, switch to one with a less glaring display.

   • 2015, Luchia Dertien, Gnomon, page 191:

     […] looking at the device and the wires and the small nonticking digital clock.