Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chick
noun
/tʃɪk/
Definition
A young bird, especially a baby chicken.
Examples
- The farmer had a dozen chicks running around the barn.
- My little sister loves to watch the chicks hatch in the spring.
- At the petting zoo, the kids enjoyed holding different baby birds, especially the chicks.
Meaning
The term ‘chick’ is commonly used to refer to a newly hatched bird, particularly in the context of poultry. It can also be used informally to describe a young woman or girl.
Synonyms
- bird
- young bird
- fledgling
