Meanings
As a risky test of courage, to drive two vehicles directly toward one another in order to see which driver will swerve away first.
To engage in a mutual challenge or threat, expecting the opponent to withdraw before an actual conflict or collision.
Example Sentences
1
They decided to play chicken with the oncoming train by standing on the tracks until the last moment.
2
The two friends always dared each other to play chicken by jumping off the highest cliffs into the river below.
3
Tom and Jerry decided to play chicken by driving their cars towards each other at full speed.
4
The kids thought it would be exciting to play chicken by running across the busy highway during rush hour.
5
The two siblings loved to play chicken in the swimming pool, seeing who could hold their breath the longest.
