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   Chick·en-heart·ed

   /ˌCHikənˈhärdəd/

   

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   • 1. easily frightened; cowardly.

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   Chickenhearted means timid, cowardly, or too afraid to do something. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of this adjective from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Chicken-hearted definition: timid; fearful; cowardly.. See examples of CHICKEN-HEARTED used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › chicken-heartedCHICKEN-HEARTED definition and meaning | Collins English ...

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   chicken-hearted in American English. (ˈtʃɪkənˈhɑːrtɪd) adjective. informal. timid; fearful; cowardly. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

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   Definition: Scared easily; cowardly. The term chicken-hearted refers to someone who is easily scared or cowardly in nature. It is typically used as an insult and generally has a negative connotation. This term derives from the idiomatic meaning of the word chickenin English, which also refers to someone who is cowardly.

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   Chicken-hearted was first used during the late 17th century, although there is little information regarding its first use in print. This idiom is similar to faint-hearted and faint of heart, both of which have the same meaning in English. In English, the word chicken has an idiomatic meaning, which refers to someone who is too scared or reluctant t...

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   Typically, chicken-hearted has a negative connotation because it implies that the person is a coward. This idiomis often used to insult someone. In some cases, it can be used as playful banter between friends. This sample conversation between two friends illustrates the correct use of this idiom. Petunia: Are you going to go swimming with us or not...

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   Their chicken-hearted response to the threats is a warning to everyone who works in the arts that controversy is best avoided. – NY Post

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   The English phrase chicken-heartedrefers to someone who is cowardly in nature or easily scared. It is most commonly used as an insult, but it can also be used in playful banter.

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   Chicken-hearted means scared easily or cowardly. It is a negative term that derives from the idiomatic meaning of chicken in English. Learn how to use this phrase in different contexts with examples.

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   Chicken-hearted means lacking courage or cowardly. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of this adjective, as well as related words and expressions, on The Free Dictionary website.

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   chickenhearted. adjective. easily frightened. synonyms: chicken, lily-livered, white-livered, yellow, yellow-bellied. cowardly, fearful. lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted.

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   A complete guide to the word "CHICKEN-HEARTED": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.