English Explanatory Dictionary

chick lit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɪk ˌlɪt/

Word forms

chick lit chick-lit chicklit

Etymology

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

Related words

chick flick
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