clicky

Clicky is an adjective formed from the noun click. It is used to describe something that produces a distinct clicking sound or has a tactile, audible feedback when actuated. The term is commonly applied to mechanical devices such as keyboard switches, mouse buttons, door latches, and other mechanisms that confirm actuation with a pronounced click.

Clicky is also the name of a web analytics service that provides real-time website data, dashboards, and event tracking. The service is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, offering both free and paid plans. It is used by individuals and small to medium-sized websites to monitor visitors, actions, and uptime.

In the mechanical keyboard community, "clicky" describes switches that produce an audible click and a pronounced tactile bump when pressed, such as Cherry MX Blue or similar. This feedback is valued for clear actuation; however, it can be perceived as noisy in shared spaces.

In linguistics, the term "clicky" may be used informally to describe languages that employ click consonants, though this usage is casual rather than technical.