Chickadees Meaning in English
word · lemma: chickadee
ˈtʃɪkəˌdiz
CHIK-uh-deez
tʃˈɪkɐdˌiːz
chi-KUH-deez
Definition
Chickadees are small, friendly, and active songbirds with black caps and bibs, commonly found in North America. They are known for their distinctive 'chick-a-dee-dee-dee' call.
Usage & Nuances
'Chickadees' is always plural when talking about groups. Mostly used in North American context, not common in British English. Often appears in birdwatching and nature discussions.
Spanish: carbonerosPortuguese (BR): chapinsPortuguese (PT): chapinsChinese (Simplified): 山雀Chinese (Traditional): 山雀Hindi: चिकडी पक्षीArabic: طائر القرقفBengali: চিকেডিRussian: гаичкиJapanese: シジュウカラVietnamese: chim chickadee - chim bạc má (ở Bắc Mỹ)Korean: 박새Turkish: dağ baştankarası (Kuzey Amerika)Urdu: چکڈی (امریکی چھوٹی پرندہ)Indonesian: burung chickadee
Example Sentences
I saw two chickadees in the tree.
basic
Chickadees are small birds with black heads.
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Many chickadees live in the forest.
basic
It's easy to spot chickadees at the bird feeder in winter.
natural
I love hearing chickadees singing in the early morning.
natural
The kids tried to imitate the chickadees' 'chick-a-dee' call.
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