chickadee
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5.8
- noun
- /ˈʧɪkəˌdi/
- US
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- We have the little chickadee at our bird feeder and enjoy observing it so much.
- little chickadee
- black-capped chickadee
- chickadees and woodpeckers
And the wounded Black Cap Chickadee is going to leave its nest and come after me.
- And the wounded Black Cap Chickadee is going to leave its nest and come after me.
- You know, the little the little chickadee that you put the stuffing in or you get it from the store.
Examples
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And the wounded Black Cap Chickadee is going to leave its nest and come after me.
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Hanging from a tree limb was a stout metal basket for suet, beloved by chickadees and downy woodpeckers.
Fiction book (1997) -
We took off when we heard a chickadee call in the distance, hoping
Blog text (27) -
You said you wanted a bird feeder for Christmas so you could watch the chickadees while your leg heals.
Fiction book (1999) -
There's nothing like a chipper chickadee to liven up a winter morning.
Blog text (23) -
Rose shrugged and tossed the end of her almond to an attentive chickadee.
Fiction book (2002) -
Squat little chickadees bustling about near the stoop flew away as Joe tromped up the steps and knocked.
Fiction book (1993) -
High in the forest's leafy eaves, redstarts and chickadees, warblers and woodlarks racketed.
Fiction book (1992) -
The chickadee is known for its distinctive call and cheerful presence in gardens.
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During winter, chickadees can be seen flitting between branches and searching for food.
Synonyms
338
9.7
A young woman used informally to mean a girlfriend
17
2.3
A small bird, like a canary, that makes pleasant musical sounds
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8.5
A small North American bird with a black cap, white cheeks, and a gray body known for its clear call
A small songbird from the southern United States that is smaller than the black-capped chickadee
A small bird from the southern United States often seen at bird feeders
A small bird that sings and has a black head, often found in gardens and woods
Compounds
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8.5
A small North American bird with a black cap, white cheeks, and a gray body known for its clear call
A small songbird from the southern United States that is smaller than the black-capped chickadee
How Small
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chickadee comes from the bird's clear call, often written as 'chick-a-dee', so the name copies the sound the bird makes. The start chick also reminds us of a small or young bird, which helps explain why the word names this little songbird.