Meaning of the word chick in English

What does chick mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chick

US /tʃɪk/
UK /tʃɪk/

Noun

1.

a young bird, especially one newly hatched

Example:
The mother hen carefully watched over her newly hatched chicks.
The farmer raised many chicks for eggs and meat.
2.

(informal, sometimes offensive) a young woman

Example:
He was trying to impress the chicks at the party.
Some people find the term 'chick' offensive when referring to women.