Synonyms for

Chick

Verb / tʃɪk / Another word for chick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a baby bird, especially a young chicken

Synonyms & similar words

doll skirt dame biddy bird wench fledgling hatchling chickenling pullet chickling chicken biddy brooder nestling squab squeaker chickadee chickenpox youngster juvenile infant baby child minor

Synonyms by register

Formal

female lass maiden

Informal

girl dame doll bird wench

Literary

maid lassie maiden

Antonyms

adult man gentleman male old person

Common collocations

  • young chick
  • little chick
  • pretty chick
  • hot chick
  • chick flick
  • chickpea plant
  • baby chick

Word family

noun chick
verb chick
adjective chick

Usage note

The informal use of 'chick' to refer to a young woman can be considered derogatory or objectifying by some. It is generally not appropriate in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The chick peeped as it hatched from its egg.
  2. The farmer raised the chicks until they were full-grown chickens.
  3. We saw a lot of chicks on our visit to the farm.
  4. The little girl loved playing with the baby chicks in the petting zoo.
  5. The mother hen was very protective of her chicks.

Quotes

  • "No matter how old you are, if a little kid hands you a toy phone...you answer it." - Taylor Swift
  • "I'm not a little chick anymore, you know. I'm a big girl." - Christina Aguilera
  • "The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings." - J.M. Barrie

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