uptick

Etymology

From up- +‎ tick.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʌptɪk/

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Noun

uptick (plural upticks)

1. A small increase or upward change in something that has been steady or declining.
2. (finance) A stock market transaction or quote at a price above a preceding one.

References

• Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “uptick”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.