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

(informal, affectionate) A baby chick or small chicken.

"The kids loved feeding the little chickies at the farm."

(informal, dated slang) A young woman.

"He called out to the chickie behind the counter."

How to use chickie

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Rhymes for chickie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.