DEFINITION: n. Obsessive-compulsive rechecking or "refreshing" of an item (especially a webpage) to see if its status has changed; often leads to repetitive mouse-clicking disorder.v. To constantly recheck or refresh your twitter page, or email account.

Clicktomania

Created by: mrskellyscl

Pronunciation: click-to-main-ee-a

Sentence: Dan realized that Marcy's clictomania had gotten out of control when he began to find mice hidden all over the house. It was obvious that her compulsive click-refresh, click-refresh behavior had worn them all out and she didn't want anyone to know she had this condition. No matter what, he knew it was time to confront her with the evidence and look for some kind of intervention before she ended up in real trouble.

Etymology: click + kleptomania: an obsessive compulsion to steal regardless of economic need

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