09-May-2008, 23:15
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 Re: a beautiful girl
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Originally Posted by Nefertiti  Is it OK to call a beautiful girl a swan or a peacock?
Do you call a beautiful girl a chick?
A chick, is considered offensive by many women. Why? Think of the context. Who says that, why...and whether it's said with a playful smile or sneeringly. It all depends...
Which animal is considered an icon for a beautiful girl/woman in English?
Any ideas ? Definitely a bird. Men also say totty. 
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