tico
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Meaning · English
Costa Rican
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
October 1946, National Geographic
The musical intonation and liberal use of diminutives make Tico Spanish particularly effective for expressing sentiment and affection.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tico” mean?
Costa Rican
Is “tico” formal or informal?
tico is generally slang.