I. ˈshēk also -ik noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, perhaps from German schick fitness, order, skill, from Low German, from schicken to put into order, from Middle Low German; akin to Middle High German schicken to prepare, arrange, send
1. : artistic cleverness and dexterity especially in painting
2. : easy elegance and sophistication of dress or manner : style , swank , charm
3. : vogue , fashion , modishness
the chic of the latest hats
II. adjective
Etymology: French, from chic, n.
1. : cleverly stylish : having chic
2. : in vogue : currently fashionable : modish