Chickadee Meaning in English
word
ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi
CHIK-uh-dee
tʃˈɪkɐdˌiː
chik-uh-DEE
Definition
A small, friendly North American songbird known for its black cap, white cheeks, and its cheerful "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" call.
Usage & Nuances
'Chickadee' is mostly used in North America for birds in the tit family; not a scientific term. The name comes from its call. Rarely used outside North America.
Spanish: carboneroPortuguese (BR): chapim-americano - chickadeePortuguese (PT): chapimChinese (Simplified): 山雀Chinese (Traditional): 山雀Hindi: चिकडी (एक छोटी चिड़िया)Arabic: طائر القرقفBengali: চিকাডি (একটি ছোট আমেরিকান পাখি)Russian: гаичка (американская)Japanese: シジュウカラ類（チカディ）Vietnamese: chim chickadee - chim bạc má MỹKorean: 칙커디 (북미산 박새류)Turkish: chickadee - Amerikan baştankarasıUrdu: چکڈی (ایک امریکی چھوٹی گاتی چڑیا)Indonesian: burung chickadee - burung tit Amerika Utara
Example Sentences
A chickadee is sitting on the branch.
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The chickadee has a black head and white cheeks.
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We saw three chickadees in the park.
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I love listening to the sound a chickadee makes early in the morning.
natural
The chickadee quickly grabbed a seed and flew away.
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Have you ever seen a chickadee up close? They're really cute!
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