chick flick

noun

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

chick flick

noun

1. informal.
   a film aimed at or appealing to women

Word History and Origins

Origin of chick flick¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chick flick¹

C20: from chick (sense 2) + flick ²