Chic

What “Chic” means

Adj

1. Elegant, stylish.

Noun

1. Good form; style.
2. A person with (a particular type of) chic.

Noun

1. A kind of ritual buffoon or clown in Yucatec Maya culture.

Where the word comes from

Borrowed from French chic (“elegant”), which in turn is probably borrowed from German Schick (“elegant appearance; tasteful presentation”). The word is akin to Dutch schielijk (“hasty”), schikken (“to arrange”) and Old English sċēon (“to happen”).

Borrowed from Yucatec Maya chiʼik (“coati; buffoon”).

Business name ideas with “Chic”

Industries where “Chic” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Boutique
• Women's Clothing Stores