chick
Translation
chick, bird, girl
Examples
The hen is with her chicks.
The hen is with her chicks.
Some guys call girls 'chicks'.
Some chaps call girls 'chicks'.
Grammar Patterns
a chick (a young bird) A mother hen protects her chicks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fledgling, baby bird; (informal) bird, girl
Etymology
From Old English 'cicen' (young fowl). A diminutive or shortened form of 'chicken'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small, yellow, fluffy 'chick' making a 'cheep' sound.