chica

[ chee-kuh ]

noun

, Informal.

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

   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?

Word History and Origins

Origin of chica¹

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

Example Sentences

Then, hike along the beach if possible or walk one block inland along the grassy promenade adjacent to Sunset Beach, all the way to where the houses at the top of the beach end at Bolsa Chica State Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

At this point the booster began to head back towards the launch site at Boca Chica in Texas.

From BBC

A wounded sea lion found at Bolsa Chica State Beach this summer died from a gunshot to its back, according to officials who are now offering a $20,000 reward for information about the shooting.

From Los Angeles Times

Britain's Stephen McGuire has won Paralympic boccia gold, defeating Colombia's Edilson Chica to win the BC4 men's individual title.

From BBC

Grab a coffee at Sweet Lady Jane while walking the dogs Midmorning, I’ll take my two dogs, Chica and Bronx, a standard black poodle and labradoodle, for a walk.

From Los Angeles Times