Blue Tick

Pronunciation: /bluː tɪk/

Definitions of blue tick

noun a mark or symbol used to indicate that something has been verified or approved, typically on social media platforms

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a blue tick on the dog's collar.

A2 The blue tick on the document indicates that it has been verified.

B1 She was excited to receive a blue tick on her social media account.

B2 The blue tick next to his name shows that he is a verified celebrity.

C1 The blue tick symbolizes authenticity and credibility in the online world.

C2 Having a blue tick on your profile means you are a recognized figure in the industry.

Examples of blue tick in a Sentence

formal The blue tick next to the username indicates that the account has been verified.

informal I finally got the blue tick on my social media profile!

slang She's got that blue tick swag on her account now.

figurative Receiving a blue tick felt like reaching a milestone in my online presence.

Grammatical Forms of blue tick

• past tense: blue ticked
• plural: blue ticks
• comparative: bluer tick
• superlative: bluest tick
• present tense: blue ticks
• future tense: will blue tick
• perfect tense: have blue ticked
• continuous tense: is blue ticking
• singular: blue tick
• positive degree: blue tick
• infinitive: to blue tick
• gerund: blue ticking
• participle: blue ticked

Origin and Evolution of blue tick

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'blue tick' originated from the hunting tradition of using specially trained dogs to track down prey by following their scent.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'blue tick' evolved to also refer to a type of coonhound dog breed known for its blue speckled coat. In modern times, the term has been adapted to social media platforms to indicate a verified account or a message read receipt.