# Chico

/ˈtʃiˌkoʊ/ (US) · /tʃˈiːkəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/chico
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a friendly way to address a boy or a young man. It comes from Spanish and is often used in casual conversation between friends.

For teachers: a boy or young man. Borrowed from Spanish; typically used as a familiar or informal term of address.

## Examples

- Hey chico, are you coming to the party tonight?
- The older men at the barbershop often called the new apprentice chico while teaching him the trade.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a vocative or term of address in informal settings.

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