Definition of the word chick

Definition of the word chick

Pronunciation of vocabulary chick

chicknoun
gà con
/tʃɪk//tʃɪk/

Origin of the word chick

The term "chick" originated in the mid-19th century in the United States. It is believed to have come from the Irish English dialect, where "chick" was used as a diminutive form of "child" or "kidd". This means little one or offspring. In the 1850s, the term "chick" began to be used to refer to a young chicken, and by the late 1800s, it also became a slang term for a young woman or girl. The term was often used affectionately, similar to "sweetheart" or "darling". Over time, the meaning of "chick" expanded to include any female or young person that was seen as being cute or endearing. Today, the term is still used in informal contexts, often with a playful or flirtatious tone.

Vocabulary summary chick

type noun

meaning chick; baby bird

meaning children

example the chicks: children in the house

meaning (US, slang) young woman; girl

Example of vocabulary chicknamespace

a baby bird, especially a baby chicken

một con chim non, đặc biệt là một con gà con

The farmer carefully placed the tiny chicks in a warm, cozy brooder.
Người nông dân cẩn thận đặt những chú gà con vào một chiếc lồng ấp ấm áp, thoải mái.
The chicks pecked away at the feed and water provided by their mother hen.
Những chú gà con mổ thức ăn và nước uống do gà mẹ cung cấp.
Eventually, the chicks grew feathers and began to explore their surroundings.
Cuối cùng, những chú gà con mọc lông và bắt đầu khám phá môi trường xung quanh.
The chicks chirped and clucked, eager to learn the ways of the world.
Những chú gà con líu lo và cục tác, háo hức muốn tìm hiểu về thế giới xung quanh.
The chicks huddled together under the security of their mother's wing.
Những chú gà con tụm lại với nhau dưới sự bảo vệ an toàn của đôi cánh mẹ.