What does CHICK mean?

Chick 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. a baby bird, especially a young chicken
2. informal: a young woman or girl

3. Pronunciations

• US: /tʃɪk/
• UK: /tʃɪk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "chick" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cicen," meaning "young fowl." It has been used to refer to baby birds, particularly chickens, for centuries. In modern usage, "chick" is also used informally to refer to a young woman or girl.

5. Synonyms

• chicken
• hen
• pullet
• girl
• lass
• maiden

6. Related Words

• cluck
• hatch
• roost
• birdy
• feath

7. Example Sentences

• The mother hen was busy taking care of her chicks.
• He thought the new girl in school was quite a chick.