CHICKEN

• (noun) a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl

  synonyms : gallus gallus

• (noun) a foolhardy competition; a dangerous activity that is continued until one competitor becomes afraid and stops

• (noun) the flesh of a chicken used for food

  synonyms : poulet , volaille

• (noun) a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

  synonyms : crybaby , wimp

• (adj.) easily frightened

  synonyms : chickenhearted , lily-livered , white-livered , yellow , yellow-bellied

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