chickabiddy

/ ˈtʃɪkəˌbɪdɪ /

noun

1. a term of endearment, esp for a child

Word History and Origins

Origin of chickabiddy¹

C18: from chick + biddy ¹

Example Sentences

“Okay, then, chickabiddy,” Gram said, and when she leaned over to kiss me, I could smell the baby powder she always used.

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“Come on, chickabiddy,” Gramps called.

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Gramps saw him first and whispered, “Get behind me, chickabiddy. You too,” he said to Gram.

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Gramps said, “See that knothole? Watch what this here chickabiddy can do to a knothole.”

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Gramps said, “Well, now, chickabiddy, I thought about that, but it’s only going to make him worry. Do you think we could wait to call him when we get to Idaho?”

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