chicken (out) (Meaning)
chicken (out)
to decide not to do something because one is afraid
Synonyms & Antonyms of chicken (out)
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FAQs About the word chicken (out)
to decide not to do something because one is afraid
back out, back down, cop out, back off, wimp out, fink out,take back, backpedal, renege, beg off
adhere (to), honor, fulfill, satisfy,comply (with), follow through (with), keep,fulfil
The farmer chased the chickens out of the coop into the yard.
As soon as I opened the door, the chickens flew out in a flurry.
The dog barked ferociously, sending the chickens scattering out of the garden.
The wind was so strong that it blew the chicken wire down, allowing the chickens to escape out.
