Tikis Meaning in English
word · lemma: tiki
ˈtiˈki
TEE-kee
tˈɪki
TIK-ee
Definition
Small carved wooden or stone figures representing Polynesian gods or spirits, often used as decoration in Tiki culture. The plural of tiki.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in reference to Polynesian or Tiki culture (bars, decor, events). Rarely used outside these contexts. Always plural form of 'tiki.'
Spanish: tiki (figura polinesia) - tikisPortuguese (BR): tiki (escultura polinésia) - tikisPortuguese (PT): tiki (escultura da Polinésia) - tikisChinese (Simplified): 提基雕像 - 提基 (复数)Chinese (Traditional): 提基雕像 - 提基 (複數)Hindi: टीकी मूर्तियाँArabic: تيكي (تماثيل بولينيزية)Bengali: টিকি মূর্তিRussian: тикиJapanese: ティキ像Vietnamese: tượng tikiKorean: 티키 조각상Turkish: tiki heykelleriUrdu: ٹیکی مجسمےIndonesian: patung tiki
Example Sentences
There are several tikis outside the restaurant.
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The museum has a collection of ancient tikis.
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People decorate Tiki bars with colorful tikis.
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We bought some small tikis as souvenirs from Hawaii.
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All the drinks at the party were served in big tikis.
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Jack loves to collect unique tikis from each island he visits.
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