What is the meaning, origin and usage of the word Chic?

The word chic means stylish or smart, elegance, especially of a dress or manner.

Origin

Chic is a French word commonly used in English. It is related to German word “schick” meaning “tact, skill, and aptness”. It can also be traced back to the French word “chicane”, from “chicanerie”, which means “trickery”.

Examples

  1. A chick restaurant has opened up in our neighbourhood.
  2. Meena looked chic in her new haircut.

 

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