Chic or chic ( a French word we have borrowed--pronounced sheek ) means stylish--
She always looks very chic.
That is a chic ensemble!
Sheik or sheik is a title or honorific in Arab-speaking countries, meaning "sir" or "lord"--
We have invited the sheik and his wife to dinner.
Remember that old song "The Sheik of Araby"?
Chick or chick ( rhymes with sick ) means a baby chicken--
Look! The chick is hatching out of its egg!
The children got a real live chick for an Easter present.
Chick is also a slang term for a young woman. It may be considered offensive--
That's a cute chick!
Now that you know that, you can say--
"The sheik, being foreign, thought the woman in denim overalls with a baby chick was quite chic, American style."
Note--a "chiclet" ( chick--let ) is a candy-coated piece of chewing gum, from the brand name "Chiclet"--
Would you like a chiclet? They're peppermint flavored.
Note # 2--"cheek" means the parts of your face that are below your eyes and above your jaw, on either side--
She put a little bit of rouge on each cheek.
She may be embarassed; her cheeks are red.
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