chica

[chee-kuh]

noun

Informal.

1. 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.

2. a girlfriend or sweetheart.

   When are you and your chica planning to visit us?

Word History and Origins

Origin of chica¹

First recorded in 1840–50; from Spanish: “girl,” feminine of chico ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

For Colombian entrepreneur Laura Chica, compliments on the Wayuu bag she was using during a trip to Europe sparked a business idea.

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Ms Chica says she focuses on high-quality bags incorporating traditional patterns and elements.

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For Ms Chica, that very much depends on which market you look at.

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But not all weavers have been able to access ways to work with such companies that pay decent prices, says Ms Chica.

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Years-long battles between developers and environmentalists were waged in the fight over proposed housing and commercial developments at Bolsa Chica in Huntington Beach and Banning Ranch in Newport Beach.

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