what are chibis?
 

I don't hang around oekaki's or any art related forums so can
anyone clarify this?

Since i've already posted might as well paste what i drew
http://bubu.mine.nu/misc/oteck/OsakaFA%20.gif

what you posted there is a chibi..

I prefer to call them SD's

chibi... SD (super deformed)... same thing.. generally the character has been superbly deformed into kiddies size with big heads, overly simplified anatomy..aiming on cuteness..

Aieshhh...You forgot the insanely large EYES..OO;