noun
chicky
CHIH-kee
Chicky (noun) means (informal, especially child-directed) A chicken or baby chick. Example: “Look at the little chicky pecking at the corn!”
noun
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(informal, especially child-directed) A chicken or baby chick.
"Look at the little chicky pecking at the corn!"
How to use chicky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cute, informal word for a chicken, often used when talking to or about young children.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chickies
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Etymology
A diminutive form of "chick," formed with the informal -y ending.
Rhymes for chicky
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What does “chicky” mean?
The word “chicky” means (informal, especially child-directed) A chicken or baby chick. In plain terms, a cute, informal word for a chicken, often used when talking to or about young children.
How do you pronounce “chicky”?
“Chicky” is pronounced CHIH-kee (/ˈt͡ʃɪki/ in IPA).
How do you use “chicky” in a sentence?
Here is “chicky” used in a sentence: “Look at the little chicky pecking at the corn!”
What part of speech is “chicky”?
“Chicky” is a noun.
