Idioms

chick-flick

chick flick

A movie that is primarily appealing or marketed to a female audience, and often focused on relationships and romance. That new romantic comedy seems like a real chick flick, so my girlfriends and I are going to go see it this weekend. A: "Jake, we know you like chick flicks, don't lie." B: "Hey, The Notebook is just a good movie!" Why are you surprised? Sarah's always liked action movies more than chick flicks.
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chick-flick

n. a movie intended for women and female interests. I hate chick-flicks. It’s a guy thing.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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References in periodicals archive
Chick-flick on many people's guilty pleasures list.
Christmas chick-flick that appears on many people's "Guilty Pleasures" movie list.
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Hilary Swank is great in the lead, and helps the feature to transcend any 'chick-flick'' trappings.
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Think pink pyjama parties and marathon chick-flick sessions.
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While Hansen does his best, there a sneaking suspicion that he isn't at ease in the chick-flick genre, though he does manage to keep Shirley Maclaine under control which is worth a few brownie points.
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But instead of the usual chick-flick cliches, Henna Night explores an awkward encounter between a woman and her ex's new girlfriend, with unforgettable consequences for both characters.
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