How to pronounce chic
American English pronunciation
SHEEK
- IPA
- /ˈʃik/
- Syllables
- SHEEK (1 syllable)
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What chic means
Stylish in a simple, elegant way
In a sentence: Aunt Rosa looked chic in her black coat and red scarf.
Where it comes from: It comes from French, where chic means "elegant." The French word probably came from the German word Schick, for a neat and tasteful look.
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