A "tic" is a sudden, repetitive, and often uncontrollable movement or sound that a person makes. It can be like a twitch or a repeated action, such as blinking rapidly or repeatedly clearing the throat. Full definition
I love the use of metaphors, such as an impromptu game of Tic Tac Toe, which features the symbols of affection — X's and O's — ending in a stalemate, where no one is the winner. (qwipster.net)
For example, Argus purchased the $ 160 million Wachovia Center in downtown Raleigh, N.C., in March, raising $ 42 million in TIC equity in just 30 days. (nreionline.com)
A higher cost of capital can be a deal breaker for TICs by making it more difficult to generate returns that warrant the risk. (nreionline.com)