chick lit

English

Etymology

From the English slang word chick, "girl", "woman", + lit as an abbreviation for the English word literature.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɪk ˌlɪt/

Noun

chick lit (uncountable)

1. (often pejorative) Literature perceived to appeal to, or be marketed at, young women, typically concerning romantic dilemmas.

See also

• chick flick
• frat lit