Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chiquita

noun
/tʃɪˈkiːtə/
Definition
A term of endearment or affection that means ‘little girl’ in Spanish.
Examples
  • She called her daughter ‘chiquita’ as a term of love.
  • The old man smiled and said, ‘You’re my little chiquita!’
  • At the party, they all knew her as Chiquita, the cheerful youngest member of the group.
Meaning
It is often used to refer to a small girl or a beloved female child, conveying tenderness.
Synonyms
  • little one
  • darling
  • sweetie