chick

noun

ˈchik How to pronounce chick (audio)
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1
a
: a domestic chicken
especially : one newly hatched
b
: the young of any bird
2
: child
3
informal + sometimes offensive : girl, woman

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a mother hen and her chicks those innocent little chicks can scarcely imagine what life has in store for them
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For many of this year’s chicks, the next milestone will be receiving a name on the anniversary of their hatch days next year. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 The sexy older chick for Tom in this film needs to be Nicole. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 The lone male, meanwhile, worked overtime to feed both nests of hungry chicks. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 In 2020-21, Jackie produced five eggs, again yielding no chicks. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chick

Word History

Etymology

Middle English chyke, alteration of chiken

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of chick was in the 15th century

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chick

noun
ˈchik How to pronounce chick (audio)
1
a
: chicken entry 1 sense 1
especially : one newly hatched
b
: the young of any bird
2
informal, sometimes offensive : girl sense 1b, woman sense 1
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