chick lit

English

Alternative forms

• chick-lit
• chicklit

Etymology

From the English slang words chick (“girl, woman”) and lit (“literature”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃɪk ˌlɪt/

Noun

chick lit (uncountable)

1. (often derogatory) Literature perceived to appeal to, or be marketed at, young women, typically concerning romantic dilemmas.

Coordinate terms

• dick lit, manfiction

See also

• chick flick