chicken meaning and definition

CHICKEN noun

Definition of chicken (noun)

1. the flesh of a chicken used for food
   • synonyms: poulet, volaille
2. a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl
   • synonyms: Gallus gallus
3. a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy
   • synonyms: crybaby, wimp
4. a foolhardy competition; a dangerous activity that is continued until one competitor becomes afraid and stops

CHICKEN adjective

Definition of chicken (adjective)

1. easily frightened
   • synonyms: chickenhearted, lily-livered, white-livered, yellow, yellow-bellied