tsiklet (Tagalog)

Where does "tsiklet" come from?

The Tagalog word 'tsiklet' is a genericized trademark derived from the American chewing gum brand 'Chiclets.' The brand name itself traces back to the Spanish word 'chicle,' which was borrowed from the Classical Nahuatl word 'tzictli,' originally referring to the substance used for chewing.

Full etymology tree

• tsiklet (Tagalog), 'chewing gum'
  • derived Chiclets (English)
    • derived chicle (Spanish), 'chewing gum'
      • borrowed tzictli (Classical Nahuatl), 'Chicle.'

Ancestors

• chicle (Spanish)

Updated July 2026

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