[tɐt​ˈt​ʃk​ɐ]

Definitions

1. noun

A small spot, mark, or point.

“The artist added a tiny totchka to the corner of the painting.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement in traditional Russian or Ukrainian folk music, equivalent to a small musical phrase or motif.

“The musician’s improvisation consisted of a series of totchki, each one a brief but memorable melody.”

3. verb

To add a small mark or spot to something.

“The artist totchkaed the corner of the painting with a tiny dot of paint.”