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CHICKEN

(noun, adj.sat, adj., verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Chicken.

How to pronounce chicken:

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Chicken - as a noun

The flesh of a chicken used for food

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pouletvolaille
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
poultry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gallus gallus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
domestic fowlfowlpoultry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crybabywimp

A foolhardy competition; a dangerous activity that is continued until one competitor becomes afraid and stops

Chicken - as an adjective satellite

Easily frightened

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chickenheartedlily-liveredwhite-liveredyellowyellow-bellied

Chicken - as an adjective

Cowardly.

Example: "Why do you refuse to fight? huh, i guess you're just too chicken."

Chicken - as a verb

To avoid a situation one is afraid of.

Example Sentences

"I had chicken for dinner last night."
"The farmer raised chickens for their eggs."
"My favorite dish at the restaurant is the chicken curry."
"She ordered a grilled chicken sandwich for lunch."
"We decided to have roasted chicken for the family gathering."
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Word Game Points

Is CHICKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chicken is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHICKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is CHICKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chicken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHICKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CHICKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chicken is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHICKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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