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chico

chico

1 8.4
A boy or young child
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃiːkoʊ/
translation icon : niño
  • The little chico ran through the park, laughing and playing with his friends.

Examples

  • So it's time for you to put aside the chico, to put aside the baby, to put aside the niño.

    Alexander IRL (2017)

  • I was like, you made me a Chico bean, man.

  • Congratulations, chicos.

    Coco (2017)

  • Adios, chicos.

    A Night in Old Mexico (2013)

  • POPE: Oye, chicos.

    Ride Along 2 (2016)

  • My neighbor's chico loves to ride his bicycle around the neighborhood.

  • At the birthday party, all the chicos gathered around to play games and eat cake.

Synonyms

kid
vschico
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A young person, usually a child

is male specific rather than gender neutral in use
boy
vschico
∞ 1.0

A young male who is not yet an adult

is used especially in Spanish contexts rather than neutral English usage
muchacho
vschico
  • US
4 7.9

A young man or boy in Spanish-speaking countries

is used especially for younger children rather than older youths
mijo
vschico
  • Informal
3 9.9

A kind word adults use to call a boy they care about

is a general noun rather than an affectionate direct address
mozo
vschico
  • US
1 9.9

A young man or boy

is applied more to small children than to older males
cholo
vschico
  • Philippine
1 9.9

A young boy or man called in a friendly way in the Philippines

is used mainly in Spanish speaking areas rather than the Philippines
chango
vschico
  • Slang
9.9

A boy or young man who is playful and causes trouble

is neutral in tone rather than playful or mischievous

Surface Forms

chico singular
chicos plural

Etymology

Chico comes from the Spanish word chico, which means 'small' or 'little'. So calling a child a chico was like saying 'little one', which is why it means a boy or young child today.