tik
(South Africa, slang) crystal meth or speed.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(South Africa, slang) crystal meth or speed.
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 …
Origin: Early 21st century, perhaps of the popping sounds made by meth being lit and smoked. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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