chicks before dicks

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Meaning · English

A woman should prioritize her female friends over her boyfriend or husband.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I meant for us girls to have fun tonight. I didn't mean go^([sic]) snogging blokes. Chicks before dicks, babe.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chicks before dicks” mean?

A woman should prioritize her female friends over her boyfriend or husband.

Is “chicks before dicks” formal or informal?

chicks before dicks is generally slang, vulgar.