chica
Americannoun
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a girl or young woman (often used as a form of address).
You are one brave chica, ordering swimwear online right before you leave for vacation!
Thanks, chicas, it really feels better to know that others are going through similar situations.
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a girlfriend or sweetheart.
When are you and your chica planning to visit us?
Etymology
Origin of chica
First recorded in 1840–50; from Spanish: “girl,” feminine of chico 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Nim whispered as Chica pushed sand back into the hole, rocking her heavy body back and forth till the sand was thumped hard and smooth.
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For as long as she could remember, Chica had been the only turtle to swim out of the sea, back to this beach where she was hatched, to lay her own eggs.
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She tickled Chica’s wrinkly chin till her wise turtle eyes blinked with happiness.
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Chica blinked again, sleepily this time.
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Chica liked visiting her friends.
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