chickabiddy
/ˈtʃɪkəbɪdi
/noun (plural chickabiddies) informal
An affectionate form of address for a small child or a loved one.She called the ugly fat water snakes her little chickabiddies, and let them crawl and sprawl about on her spongy bosom.
Origin
Late 18th century: from chick1 + -a- (for ease of pronunciation) + biddy.