chickabiddy

noun

chick·​a·​bid·​dy

ˈchikəˌbidē,

-di

plural -es

1

: chicken

—a child's term

2

: child

—a term of endearment

Word History

Etymology

chick entry 1 + connective -a- + biddy

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