Definition of CHICKADEE

chickadee

Meanings

Plural: chickadees

Noun

  • any of various small grey-and-black songbirds of North America
  • A small passerine bird (songbird) of the genus Parus or the family Paridae.
  • Affectionate term of address.

Origin / Etymology

Apparent onomatopoeia from these birds' calls having a distinctive “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” sound, possibly influenced by chick or chicken.

Synonyms

tit, titmouse

Scrabble Score: 21

chickadee is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chickadee is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chickadee is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

chickadee is a valid Words With Friends word