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ETYMOLOGICA OBSCURA chic The French word chic (pronounced "sheek") originally did not mean ` smart, stylish, correct, becoming, 'as it apparently means today.

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  1. adjective Conforming to the current fashion; stylish: chic clothes; a chic boutique.
  2. adjective Adopting or setting current fashions and styles; sophisticated: chic, well-dressed young executives. See Synonyms at fashionable.
  3. noun The quality or state of being stylish; fashionableness.
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stylish ·  trendy ·  glamorous ·  tasteful ·  upscale ·  close-fitting ·  khaki ·  tailor-made ·  fashionable ·  navy-blue ·  well-cut ·  classy
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  1. French, probably from German Schick, skill, fitness, elegance, from Middle High German (sich) schicken, to outfit (oneself), fit in.

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  1. French, a slang word, usually explained from German geschick, aptness, skill, address, geschickt, apt, clever, from schicken, adapt (one's self), bring about, causative of ge-schehen, happen; otherwise referred to Old French chic, small: see chicane.
 

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