Slang: Often Offensive. a term used to refer to a girl or young woman.
slang, sometimes offensive. a girl or young woman, esp an attractive one. 3. a young child: used as a term of endearment.
Noun. chick boy (plural chick boys) (Philippines, slang) A womanizer. (Philippines, slang) A flirtatious man.
As modern slang for "young woman" it is recorded by 1927 (in "Elmer Gantry"), supposedly from African-American vernacular. In British use in this sense by c. 1940; popularized by Beatniks late 1950s (chicken in this sense is by 1860).
Chic can also be used as an noun to mean a specific type of stylishness or coolness, like a downtown urban chic (skinny jeans, perhaps), or nerdy chic (big glasses). Chic is a French word, so remember, whether it's an adjective or a noun, to pronounce it as “sheek” and not “chick,” so you can sound as chic as you look!
stylishness, esp in dress; modishness; fashionable good taste.
The first step is understanding the terminology of your new chicks. Female chicks are known as pullets, while male chicks are called cockerels. As they mature, pullets grow into hens and cockerels grow into roosters.
Everyday Australian Slang Words:
Chick or Chickie babe - Cute Aussie girl. Ocker - An Aussie masculine male drinker /womanizer.
A chick is covered with downy, soft, small feathers until it develops past 6 weeks of age. Male chicks usually have light-colored heads, whereas females often have dark brown ones. If a female has down spots or stripes, they are typically brown or black. In contrast, a male's accent marks are generally white or yellow.
A side chick is a woman who carries on a romantic or sexual relationship with someone who is already in a committed relationship (or married) with another partner.
(slang) A female friend.
1. : smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner : style. wears her clothes with superb chic. 2. : a distinctive mode of dress or manner associated with a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit.
For example, both woman and chick have the denotation adult female in North American society, but chick has a somewhat negative connotation, while woman is neutral.
English: from Middle English chike 'young fowl' (a shortened form of chicken) applied as a metonymic occupational name for someone who bred poultry for the table or as a nickname from the same word used as a term of endearment.
Compared to female chicks of the same age, male chicks tend to grow larger and faster. They often stand up taller than their female counterparts too… you know, practicing puffing out their big impressive chests and all! Male chicks also tend to have thicker legs and feet than female chicks.
An adult female bird is called a hen, and a sexually immature female is called a pullet.
Baby chickens are called chicks, 3 month old females are called pullets (until they start laying eggs around 6 months), adult females who lay eggs are hens, and males are roosters, cocks, or cockerels.
Most commonly, stunner is used to describe a person—often not to their face. So, someone who is particularly attractive would be a stunner: “I met this total stunner the other night,” for example.
To “throw shade” means to insult or say something unkind about someone.
– Compliment them on their accent. This is sure to get their attention and will make them feel good about themselves. – Be direct. Australians are known for being direct, so if you want to get their attention, it's best just to come out and say what you're thinking.
First of all, don't use such a term if it makes them feel uncomfortable. Second, if they tell you that they find it offensive then there's probably nothing wrong with calling them chicken. Third, if they're really offended when you call them chicken, then maybe you should ask what's wrong with it.
Vent sexing is a skill that takes a long time to develop. It involves holding the chick upside down in one hand, expelling the fecal material and everting (turning outward) the vent area. The producer can then look for the presence or absence of a rudimentary male sex organ.
Vent Sexers: Vent sexers use a more invasive method to determine the gender of chicks by examining their genitalia, specifically the vent area.