tix
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Usage
What does tix mean? Tix is an informal way of saying tickets, especially tickets to a fun event, as in I bought several tix to the football game if anybody wants to go with me. Tix is most likely to be used in casual conversation or in informal writing, as in text messages or on social media. Example: I gave all my extra tix to the concert to my cousin, who promised to get some tickets for her coworkers.
Etymology
Origin of tix
By shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In response Kemp said: "I will refund your tix personally".
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023
I just wanna sell you tix and jerseys, Make a profit, like I’ve planned—- Never gonna give this up, Always gonna let fans down, Never gonna help this town by selling.
From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2021
Spent 17 hrs gettin Disney tix & gettin a reservation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2021
SILive writes: Details are still being hammered out, but here’s what we know right now: 250 first-tier tickets will be auctioned to the highest bidders, with an additional 500 tix gifted to victims of Hurricane Sandy.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2012
I hope they do a good job with the remaining tix and get them to those...
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2012
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