Meaning & use

chick

noun·Everyday

A young bird, especially a baby chicken, recently hatched from an egg.

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The hen led her fluffy yellow chicks across the yard to find food.

A newly hatched chick is too weak to stand for the first few hours.

A note on using this word

"Chick" is also dated slang for a young woman, though that use can sound casual or disrespectful today.

Words with a similar meaning

chickenhatchling

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