chica

American  

[chee-kuh] / ˈtʃi kə /

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?

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Etymology

Origin of chica

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

Example Sentences

In Argentina, where it is called criolla chica, the Torres family makes a delicious sparkling wine.

From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2022

Un pintor casado y entrado en edad se enamora de una chica joven, que le hace sentir un amor que jamás había sentido.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2020

Le preguntó a una chica de último año si planeaba ir a la universidad.

From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2015

The people who hand out chica cards tend to show up later in the afternoon.

From New York Times • May 30, 2014

“Dang, chica, your outfit is too fly,” I hear Beatriz’s friend, Maricela Vazquez, say.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles