# tikka

> English word · Noun · IPA /tɪk.ə/ · frequency rank #51,448

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tikka