Definition

A device that makes a clicking sound, often used to control a computer, count items, or operate a remote control.

Example

He used a clicker to change the slides during his presentation.

Conversation

Hey, do you know where my clicker is?

I think I saw it in the living room earlier.

Thanks! I need it to change the slides for my presentation.

No problem! I hope it works well for you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clicker → The word is formed from "click" (originating from the Middle English *clikken*, meaning to make a short, sharp sound) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A clicker is a device or person that makes a clicking sound or performs the action of clicking.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'click' that something makes, and remember that a 'clicker' is something or someone that makes that clicking sound.

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