1810, member of a gang of murderers and robbers in India who strangled their victims, from Marathi thag, thak cheat, swindler, Hindi thag, perhaps from Sanskrit sthaga-s cunning, fraudulent, possibly from sthagayati (he) covers, conceals, from PIE root *(s)teg- cover (see stegosaurus).
It may also occur in one ear or both ears. The most common reason for muffled hearing is conductive hearing loss that can be caused by a variety of factors or medical conditions including a build up of ear wax and ear infections. In most cases, however, it is treatable and does not lead to permanent hearing damage.
A Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered. A clicking sound in your ears could be objective tinnitus, a rare condition in which blood vessels or muscles near your ears make noises you can hear. The clicking sound can be caused by muscle spasms, which may come in spurts. Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered. A clicking sound in your ears could be objective tinnitus, a rare condition in which blood vessels or muscles near your ears make noises you can hear. The clicking sound can be caused by muscle spasms, which may come in spurts.