Chick

A young bird, especially a newly hatched one. It's also an informal and sometimes offensive term for a young woman or girl. In slang, it can refer to any woman or girl. The usage is often considered derogatory or objectifying. Therefore, it is important to be mindful of the context and audience when using this word to avoid causing offense. Finally, 'chick' can be used as a term of endearment or reference to a pet chicken.

Chick meaning with examples

• The farmer carefully gathered the fluffy chicks into the coop, ensuring their safety from predators. Their tiny chirps filled the morning air. They were so vulnerable.
• He was trying to impress the new chick at the coffee shop, constantly buying her expensive coffees and staring. She seemed uninterested though. It wasn't working well.
• The comedian's jokes about chicks and their supposed interests fell flat with most of the audience and became quickly criticized and labeled sexist and inappropriate.
• My friend always calls her pet chicken, Henrietta, her 'little chick', as it is small and cute. She loves to pamper it with treats. She really adores the chicken.
• Despite the word 'chick's' derogatory usage, some women still use it amongst themselves, and they embrace it. However, others frown upon such usage.