noun
chickie
CHIH-kee
Chickie (noun) means (informal, affectionate) A baby chick or small chicken. Example: “The kids loved feeding the little chickies at the farm.”
noun
1
(informal, affectionate) A baby chick or small chicken.
""It's hatching!" an o-bake said excitedly. "A chickie! A chickie!" "I'm gonna name him Yoshi!" said another."
— Randal Keith Milholland, SG: Gomi #3- (1996)
"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.
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Etymology
A diminutive form of "chick," formed with the informal -ie ending.
Rhymes for chickie
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What does “chickie” mean?
The word “chickie” means (informal, affectionate) A baby chick or small chicken. In plain terms, a cutesy, diminutive way of saying "chick" — either a baby bird or informal slang for a young woman.
How do you pronounce “chickie”?
“Chickie” is pronounced CHIH-kee (/ˈt͡ʃɪki/ in IPA).
How do you use “chickie” in a sentence?
Here is “chickie” used in a sentence: “The kids loved feeding the little chickies at the farm.”
What part of speech is “chickie”?
“Chickie” is a noun.
How many meanings does “chickie” have?
“Chickie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal, affectionate) A baby chick or small chicken.
