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chick flick

noun

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

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Nearby words

  1. chichi,
  2. chichihaerh,
  3. chichivache,
  4. chichén itzá,
  5. chick,
  6. chick lit,
  7. chick-pea,
  8. chickabiddy,
  9. chickadee,
  10. chickahominy

Origin of chick flick

1985-90; chick (in the sense of ‘woman’) + flick2
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British Dictionary definitions for chick flick

chick flick

noun

informal, derogatory a film aimed at or appealing to women

Word Origin for chick flick

C20: from chick (sense 2) + flick ²
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