chica

American  

[chee-kuh] / ˈtʃi kə /

noun

Informal.

1. a girl or young woman (often used as a form of address).

   You are one brave chica, ordering swimwear online right before you leave for vacation!

   Thanks, chicas, it really feels better to know that others are going through similar situations.

2. a girlfriend or sweetheart.

   When are you and your chica planning to visit us?

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Etymology

Origin of chica

First recorded in 1840–50; from Spanish: “girl,” feminine of chico ¹ ( def. )