English · Slang Candidate

chicken

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Meaning · English

A coward.

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⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

'Why, what a chicken you are! You are not afraid of being robbed; are you?' said Jonas.

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 “chicken” mean?

A coward.

Is “chicken” formal or informal?

chicken is generally derogatory, slang.

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