チック
also: ティック
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Meanings
1
Colloquial suffix derived from English '-tic' (as in 'romantic'). Attaches to nouns to create an adjective meaning 'in the style of' or 'reminiscent of'. Often used in casual, trendy, or slightly playful contexts.
That café has a really Paris-esque atmosphere, doesn't it?
Her outfits always have a movie-like feel.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉チック-esque; reminiscent of 〈noun〉 (attaching チック to a noun)
Her room had a girly, romantic atmosphere.
- チックな〈物〉an X-ish/-esque thing (チック used attributively before a noun)
This movie has a lot of manga-esque staging.