chick
Translation
chick, young bird, young woman
Examples
The hen is looking after her chicks.
The hen is looking after her chicks.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) chick A little chick hatched from the egg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fledgling, birdling
Etymology
From Old English 'cicen' (young chicken), a shortening of 'chicken'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small, fluffy 'chick' making a 'chick-chick' sound.