tikka

T1I1K5K5A1
UK/tɪk.ə/UK/tiː.kə/

noun

A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

OriginClassical Persian تکه →
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Meanings

tikka1

nountikka (countable and uncountable, plural tikkas)

plural tikkas

  1. countableuncountableA marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

tikka2

nountikka (plural tikkas)

plural tikkas

  1. alternativeAlternative form of tilak (“Hindu caste mark on forehead”).

Origin

  1. Classical Persianتکه
  2. Englishtikka

Borrowed from Hindustani टिक्का (ṭikkā, “piece”) / ٹِکّہ (ṭikka), ultimately from Classical Persian تکه (tikka).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Kikta
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tikka,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tikka.

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