chick
UK: tʃɪk | US: tʃɪk
n. a young bird, especially a young chicken
n. (informal) a term of endearment for a young woman or child
The word "chick" originates from Middle English chike, a shortening of chicken, which itself derives from Old English ċīcen (young fowl). The term has retained its core meaning of a young bird, particularly a chicken, while also evolving informally to refer affectionately to young women or children. The simplicity of the word reflects its Germanic roots and its longstanding use in everyday language.
The farmer found a lost chick in the barn.
She’s such a cute little chick in that dress.
The mother hen protected her chicks from the rain.
(Informal) Hey, chick, how’s it going?
The children watched the chicks hatch from their eggs.