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Definition of chickadee

chickadee

/ˈtʃɪk.ə.diː/
chick · a · dee
Plural:chickadees
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chickadee Lexical Profile

chickadee Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of several small, active North American songbirds of the tit family (Paridae), typically characterized by dark plumage on the crown and throat, and known for their acrobatic foraging and distinctive alarm calls.

Example

"A black-capped chickadee landed on the feeder, grabbed a sunflower seed, and quickly flew back into the safety of the pine tree."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Of North American origin, coined in the early 19th century as an onomatopoeic representation of the bird's distinctive 'chick-a-dee-dee-dee' alarm call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chickadee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chickadee
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