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chick lit

/ˈt͡ʃɪk ˌlɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.83 in modern English

Syllables
chick- lit
IPA
/ˈt͡ʃɪk ˌlɪt/
19
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Literature perceived to appeal to, or be marketed at, young women, typically concerning romantic dilemmas.

Derogatory; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the English slang words chick (“girl, woman”) and lit (“literature”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

chick-lit (alternative) chicklit (alternative)

Phrases

chick flick

Frequently Paired Words

chick flick dick lit manfiction

Questions

How do you pronounce chick lit?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈt͡ʃɪk ˌlɪt/.
What does chick lit mean?
Literature perceived to appeal to, or be marketed at, young women, typically concerning romantic dilemmas.
Where does chick lit come from?
From the English slang words chick (“girl, woman”) and lit (“literature”).

How to pronounce chick lit

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