Do women find it derogatory to be referred to as "a chick"?

[her209]

I always thought "chick" was slang for "chica".

 

[Maleficus]

you thought a word in english was slang for a word in spanish?

 

[SlitheryDee]

Who cares? If they have a problem with it they need to come up with another easy to remember monosyllable that implies their slightness and fragility compared to men. The term Chick indicates being birdlike, which is a fair description of most decent looking women.

 

[her209]

you thought a word in english was slang for a word in spanish?

Well, you could spell it "chic", but that would be pronounced "sheek".

 

[Ika]

I think I usually only use the word chick when I'm in the company of other guys. When females are around I usually refer to them as "the girls".

 

[LittleMsSnuggie]

Not to me nor anyone else I know.

 

[purbeast0]

i say chicks around other chicks all the time, my wife included, and they dont care.

 

[blackdogdeek]

i always thought chick was derived from the british equivalent: "bird"

 

[nonameo]

I usually try not to use it.

 

[dbk]

Well, you could spell it "chic", but that would be pronounced "sheek".

lol...
I don't think it's derogatory but I usually say woman or girl

 

[her209]

i always thought chick was derived from the british equivalent: "bird"

wtf!?

 

[LittleMsSnuggie]

That is like referring guys as "dudes" wouldn't you think? What's the harm in it?

Unless you're on Saved By the Bell. Everything insults that chick.

 

[KeithTalent]

I use it all the time, but when I do it's tongue-in-cheek. If I am speaking to someone seriously I do not use it.

KT

 

[her209]

That is like referring guys as "dudes" wouldn't you think? What's the harm in it?

Unless you're on Saved By the Bell. Everything insults that chick.

But that's guy on guy. Also, use of "bro" is acceptable as well.

 

[middlehead]

Women shouldn't, but bitches might.

 

[her209]

Women shouldn't, but bitches might.

Oh snap!

 

[gaidensensei]

What's weird is that it's normal to say "hey man" but saying "hey woman" is like insinuating something..

 

[her209]

What's weird is that it's normal to say "hey man" but saying "hey woman" is like insinuating something..

D:

 

[LittleMsSnuggie]

But that's guy on guy. Also, use of "bro" is acceptable as well.

Since when? I say "dude" all the time.

 

[Rubycon]

Acceptable for slang I suppose.

Of course the only word I know for a guy that rhymes with chick is dick and unless your name is Richard you probably don't want to be called that.

 

[SphinxnihpS]

I prefer, tomato.

 

[KeithTalent]

Acceptable for slang I suppose.

Of course the only word I know for a guy that rhymes with chick is dick and unless your name is Richard you probably don't want to be called that.

I don't care, you can call me dick.

KT

 

[Perknose]

This callous denigration of our women folk must stop. The proper term of address is "dudette."

 

[meltdown75]

* lLOOK AT HIS CHICK

 

[Nik]

Well there certainly are other alternatives :twisted: