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Definition of chic

chic

/ʃiːk/
chic
Adverb:chicly
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• adjective

1

Elegantly and stylishly fashionable.

Example

"She wore a chic black dress to the gallery opening."

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• noun

1

Stylishness and elegance, typically in dress or manner.

Example

"The boutique is known for its effortless Parisian chic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Pronounced /ʃiːk/ ('sheek'), it should not be confused in spelling or pronunciation with 'chick' (/tʃɪk/, a young bird or informal term for a young woman).

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chia seeds
chiang mai
chianti
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chicago
chicagoan

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French chic, originally artists' slang denoting skill or a knack, likely derived from German Schick ('tact, skill, appropriateness'), from schicken ('to arrange suitably').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chic
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