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chica

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate chi·ca Informal

n. a casual way to say 'girl' or 'woman'. It is often used in Spanish-speaking cultures or by people who want to sound friendly and relaxed.

n. a female person, typically used in a casual or affectionate manner. Borrowed from Spanish, it is common in North American English, particularly in urban or pop culture contexts.


SIMPLE

She is a very nice chica who always helps others.

CONTEXTUAL

The band played a song that every chica in the crowd knew the lyrics to by heart.

Origin

Borrowed from Spanish chica (“girl”).

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