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chick flick

American  

noun

  1. a movie that appeals especially to women, usually having a romantic or sentimental theme and a female leading character.

chick flick British  

noun

  1. informal a film aimed at or appealing to women

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Etymology

Origin of chick flick

1985-90; chick (in the sense of “woman”) + flick 2

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