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chicken

[chik-uhn] / ˈtʃɪk ən /
NOUN
person afraid to try something
Synonyms
STRONG
coward craven dastard funk poltroon quitter recreant
WEAK
scaredy-cat yellowbelly
NOUN
farm fowl
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hen poultry
STRONG
biddy capon chick cock cockerel pullet rooster
WEAK
banty barnyard fowl cock-a-doodle-do cockalorum gump heeler

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Tech is playing a risky game of chicken with talent—because they will find greener grass elsewhere.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

In the episode, David is caught between a delicious new Palestinian chicken restaurant, a Palestinian girlfriend and an outraged inner circle of Jewish friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

I’m always on the hunt for cooking hacks, whether that’s shredding rotisserie chicken in a bag for easy weeknight meals or using a rice cooker for more than just rice.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Foley fancies himself something of a hot sauce aficionado, saying he adds Frank’s RedHot on everything from leftover beef stew to chicken chili.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I perked up like our old hens did when a chicken hawk came flying around.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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