chickadee

noun

Etymology: Apparent onomatopoeia from these birds' calls having a distinctive “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” sound, possibly influenced by chick or chicken.

1. Any of the small, mostly black and white North American songbirds of the genus Poecile of the family Paridae.

   “In Walden wood the chickadee / Runs round the pine and maple tree”

2. Affectionate term of address.

   “I got a date with a cute little chickadee in just a few, an' I don't wanna be late!”