tik
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
crystal meth or speed.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This Tuesday Special Assignment focuses on a deepening crisis in Cape Town. Many young adults and schoolchildren as young as 10 years are in the grip of a powerful drug called crystal methamphetamine – known locally as tik. It’s been on the fringes for several years but it is now catching on fast am
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 “tik” mean?
crystal meth or speed.
Is “tik” formal or informal?
tik is generally slang.