English Meaning & Definitions
A baby bird, especially a young chicken.
- “The mother hen gathered her fluffy yellow chicks under her wings.”
- “We watched the tiny chicks hatch out of their shells in the incubator.”
A young woman or girl (often considered informal and sometimes viewed as dated or mildly derogatory depending on context).
- “He went out to the diner with some of his college chicks.”
- “She is a cool chick who loves playing the electric guitar.”
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “chick”.
Late Middle English: shortening of chicken, or from Old English *cicen*. The informal slang sense referring to a young woman dates back to the late 19th century.
Picture a small, fluffy yellow baby bird hatching from an egg to remember the primary meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions About “chick”
1. What is the meaning of “chick” in English?
In English, chick (noun) is defined as: “A baby bird, especially a young chicken.”.
2. How do you use “chick” in a sentence?
“The mother hen gathered her fluffy yellow chicks under her wings.”
3. What are English synonyms of “chick”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “chick”?
Late Middle English: shortening of chicken, or from Old English *cicen*. The informal slang sense referring to a young woman dates back to the late 19th century.
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