noun

chicks

chicks, birds (slang)

The hen is with her chicks.

The hen is with her chicks.

Some guys refer to women as chicks.

Some guys refer to women as birds.

((noun)) baby birds The hen is with her chicks.

((noun)) (slang) young women Some guys refer to women as birds.

Synonyms: fledgling, baby bird; (slang) birds, lasses

From Old English 'cicen' meaning 'young fowl'. The slang use for a young woman appeared in the early 20th century.

The sound 'chick' can remind you of the 'cheep' sound a baby bird makes. Be aware the slang term can be seen as disrespectful.

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