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Definition of tikka

tikka

/ˈtɪk.ə/
tik · ka
Plural:tikkas
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• noun

1

A South Asian dish consisting of small, bite-sized pieces of boneless meat, poultry, or vegetables marinated in spiced yogurt and roasted on skewers in a tandoor or clay oven.

Example

"For dinner, we ordered freshly baked garlic naan and a platter of chicken tikka."

2

A decorative mark or dot applied to the center of the forehead, or an ornamental pendant worn suspended on the center of the forehead in South Asian culture.

Example

"The bride wore an intricate gold tikka that rested gracefully on her forehead."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi and Urdu 'tikka' (meaning a small piece, bit, or morsel), which ultimately derives from Persian 'tikke', referring to a piece or lump of meat.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tikka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tikka
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