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\ ˈleft-ˈklik 
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\left-clicked; left-clicking; left-clicks
Definition of left-click
: to press the leftmost button on a computer mouse or similar input device
There's an icon but when I left-click on it, I do not have any of the shortcuts I expect.— John C. Dvorak When purchasing an in-store computer, select the Start button, and left-click "Computer." A menu will pop up.— Matthew Shepard — compare right-click
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The first known use of left-click was in 1990
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