"chick lit" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɪk ˌlɪt/
Etymology: From the English slang words chick (“girl, woman”) and lit (“literature”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|chick||girl, woman}} chick (“girl, woman”), {{m|en|lit||literature}} lit (“literature”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chick lit (uncountable)
  1. (often derogatory) Literature perceived to appeal to, or be marketed at, young women, typically concerning romantic dilemmas. Tags: derogatory, often, uncountable Categories (topical): Literature Synonyms: chick-lit, chicklit Related terms: chick flick Coordinate_terms: dick lit, manfiction

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