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tikka

¹ British

/ ˈtiːkə /

noun

another word for tilak
the act of marking a tikka on the forehead

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tikka ² British

/ ˈtiːkə /

adjective

(immediately postpositive) Indian cookery (of meat, esp chicken or lamb) marinated in spices then dry-roasted, usu. in a clay oven

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Etymology

Origin of tikka

from Hindi tika , Punjabi tikka spot, mark

Example Sentences

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He said Holland tucked into a chicken tikka masala, pilau rice and a garlic naan, while Zendaya enjoyed a chana saag bengan, paneer shaslik starter with a side of saag aloo.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Take the aforementioned leftover chicken tikka masala, for example.

From Salon • Jul. 21, 2025

The tikka masala consommé was the brainchild of our incredible Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2024

Not just chaat and chai, Chatpata By Kanishka merges East-meets-West food with dishes like its paneer tikka burger.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2024

Over saag paneer and chicken tikka masala, Mrs. Richardson put her hand on Elizabeth’s arm.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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