chicken liver

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Meaning · English

A coward.

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Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

This is Rob's home too, you chicken liver!

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 liver” mean?

A coward.

Is “chicken liver” formal or informal?

chicken liver is generally derogatory, slang.