tikka

noun

tik·​ka ˈti-kə 

: an Indian dish of marinated meat cooked on a skewer

Examples of tikka in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her take-out biryani, coconut shrimp and chicken tikka are rooted in family recipes from Kolkata. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Frankies, similar to a burrito, come with chicken tikka, paneer tikka, or goat kheema. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026

Popular items include chicken tikka masala, orange chicken with broccoli and chicken strips, along with sides like macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026

At North Street, the menu blends Indian and Mexican flavors with dishes like curry queso and chicken tikka masala tacos. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu tikkā small piece of meat, from Persian tikka

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tikka

• sicca
• wicca
• judaica