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

The butter chicken chops are a must, of course, but so are the wagyu kheema naan, chicken tikka chaat, and the kali mirch beef kabab. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Momos, similar to Chinese dumplings and a staple of Nepali cuisine, are here along with chicken tikka from the tandoor oven and Chinese chow mein. — Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

The studies looked at everything from chips and salsa to beef chili and chicken tikka masala. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

The menu includes main courses such as beef Wellington, bangers and mash, a Wagyu burger, fish and chips, and chickpea tikka masala. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 16 July 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