chica
Americannoun
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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.
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a girlfriend or sweetheart.
When are you and your chica planning to visit us?
Etymology
Origin of chica
First recorded in 1840–50; from Spanish: “girl,” feminine of chico 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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SpaceX is meeting with aerospace and tech analysts in Boca Chica, Texas, ahead of its trillion-dollar IPO.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The front door is easily visible from the road—but likely out of eye or camera sight from even the neighbors up the hill on perpendicular Cerrada Chica.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
On Jan. 16, 2025, as SpaceX prepared to launch Starship 7 from Boca Chica, Texas, the government had to address the possibility the giant rocket would break up unexpectedly.
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026
For Colombian entrepreneur Laura Chica, compliments on the Wayuu bag she was using during a trip to Europe sparked a business idea.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025
Chica would be safer on the sandy sea bottom off Turtle Beach, but sea lions can’t stay underwater forever.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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