English · Slang Attested

tik

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

crystal meth or speed.

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.

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