chick
Pronunciation: [tʃɪk]
Context: "animals"
(noun) a baby bird, especially a baby chicken. Think of little fluffy yellow balls that can peep and are very cute.
Example
The chick was so small and fluffy that everyone wanted to hold it.
Example
There were no chicks in the nest, only old broken eggs.
Example
Have you ever seen a chick hatch from an egg?
Context: "relationship"
(noun) a term sometimes used to refer to a young woman or girl in an informal or casual way. Friends might call each other this, but it can be seen as disrespectful depending on the situation.
Example
That chick is really smart and funny; everyone loves being around her.
Example
He didn’t realize that calling her a chick would upset her.
Example
Do you think that chick from our class is coming to the party?
Context: "animals"
(verb) to give birth to or breed baby birds, especially chickens. This would be what happens when a hen has chicks.
Example
The hen chickened out by laying down several eggs, which eventually hatched into chicks.
Example
The farmer was disappointed because none of his hens chickened this season.
Example
Did you know that hens can chick when they are ready to have babies?