Chicas

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A colloquial term in Spanish referring to young women or girls; often used in informal contexts to denote female friends or acquaintances; can also imply a lively and youthful spirit among groups of females
2. A Spanish slang expression for girls or young ladies, frequently used in casual conversations among peers; may convey camaraderie or a sense of fun in social settings; sometimes denotes a specific age group or style
3. An informal word from Spanish that signifies girls or young women in a friendly manner; often utilized in gatherings to refer to a group of female companions; carries connotations of vivacity and youthfulness

Etymology: "Chicas" is the plural of "chica," a Spanish word meaning "girl." In English it is borrowed from Spanish, and it usually appears in English as a plural describing young Spanish girls or as a loan from Spanish-speaking contexts. The singular "chica" is the feminine form of "chico," meaning "boy" or "lad," and the pair follows the regular Spanish pattern in which masculine nouns ending in -o take -a for the feminine and -s for the plural. The plural "chicas" therefore simply means "girls," with no special sense attached beyond the Spanish original.

Synonyms: girls, young women, lasses, damsels, maidens

Antonyms: boys, guys, men