1. a carved wooden or stone figure representing a Polynesian god or ancestor
2. a style of tropical-themed bar or restaurant decor featuring Polynesian motifs
Usage: informal

Examples

• The museum displayed ancient tiki statues from Hawaii.
• They carved a tiki from driftwood as a garden decoration.
• The tiki bar served tropical drinks in coconut shells.
• Colorful tiki torches lined the pathway to the beach.
• The restaurant’s tiki theme included bamboo furniture and palm fronds.
• She bought a small tiki as a souvenir from her vacation.