noun
chickie
CHIH-kee
noun
1
(informal, affectionate) A baby chick or small chicken.
"The kids loved feeding the little chickies at the farm."
2
(informal, dated slang) A young woman.
"He called out to the chickie behind the counter."
How to Use Chickie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cutesy, diminutive way of saying "chick" — either a baby bird or informal slang for a young woman.
When to use it
Very informal; the "young woman" sense can sound dated.
Word Forms
chickies plural
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Etymology
A diminutive form of "chick," formed with the informal -ie ending.