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)
- (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