Tico
noun
a native or inhabitant of Costa Rica.
Ticos
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pluralof Tico.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Vying for a seventh World Cup appearance, the Ticos came in needing to gain ground after draws with Nicaragua and Haiti but their aggressive approach went unrewarded.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
The Ticos have missed the World Cup only once this century.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2022
Ticos coach Luis Fernando Suárez didn’t open with six starters from Sunday’s win at El Salvador who carried yellow cards, not wanting to risk a suspension for a playoff.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2022
Anthony Contreras scored on a bicycle kick in the 30th minute, Christian Gil tied the score one minute later and Joel Campbell put the Ticos ahead in the first minute of first-half stoppage time.
From Fox News ● Mar. 28, 2022
Even if they haven’t clinched, the Americans might need only to avoid a defeat of a preposterous margin to remain ahead of the Ticos on goal differential.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 25, 2022
