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(sheik/sheikh)/chic

sheik also sheikh (shēk)

Noun (Islam.)

    • A religious official.
    • A leader of an Arab family or village.
    • Used as a form of address for such an official or leader.

chic (shēk)

Noun

    • The quality or state of being stylish; fashionableness.
    • Sophistication in dress and manner; elegance.

Adjective chic·er, chic·est.

    • Conforming to the current fashion; stylish: chic clothes; a chic boutique.
    • Adopting or setting current fashions and styles; sophisticated: chic, well-dressed young executives

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