ciken

Betawi

Etymology

Pseudo-anglicism, derived from chicken via a reanalysis of prèt ciken (“fried chicken”). Compare Korean 치킨 (chikin, “fried chicken”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃikən/
  • Rhymes: -ən
  • Hyphenation: ci‧ken

Noun

ciken

  1. ellipsis of prèt ciken (“Southern United States-style fried chicken”)
    Synonym: kentaki

Adjective

ciken

  1. relating to crispy, deep-fried food
    tahu ciken ― crispy tofu

Derived terms

  • ayam ciken
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