chicken leg

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

The genetically disadvantaged or otherwise underdeveloped shank of a man.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Someone with underdeveloped leg muscles.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “chicken leg” mean?

The genetically disadvantaged or otherwise underdeveloped shank of a man.

Is “chicken leg” formal or informal?

chicken leg is generally slang.