chick
chick Lexical Profile
chick Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A newly hatched or very young bird, especially a domestic chicken before or shortly after hatching.
"The mother hen kept each fluffy yellow chick warm beneath her wings during the chilly morning."
A young woman or girl (used in informal or slang contexts).
"She described the lead singer of the indie rock band as a cool and talented chick."
Word Nuance & Usage
When used as informal slang to refer to a young woman, 'chick' is strictly casual and can be perceived as dismissive or patronizing in professional or formal contexts.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in Middle English as 'chike', a shortened form of 'chiken' (from Old English 'cicen', meaning young fowl), ultimately tracing back to a Germanic root of imitative origin representing the chirping sound of young birds.
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