This is the 3765th most frequent Dutch word.
tikkeltje
A little bit; slightly.
Here, 'tikkeltje' serves to politely request a small adjustment to the volume.
Kun je de muziek een tikkeltje zachter zetten?
Could you turn the music just a touch lower?
Here, 'tikkeltje' is used to denote 'a tad' or 'a little bit', indicating a slight increase in cost.
Dat restaurant is een tikkeltje duurder sinds de renovatie.
That restaurant is a tad more expensive since the renovation.
In this sentence, 'tikkeltje' is applied to soften the statement, suggesting light nervousness.