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Meaning of chicken
The primary meaning of the word "chicken" refers to a domesticated bird native to Southeast Asia, often kept for its meat and eggs.
Etymology of chicken
The word "chicken" has its roots in Old English "cicen," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kukinon" and the Proto-Indo-European root "geu-," both referring to the sound made by the bird.
The term has been used in English since the 7th century to refer to the domesticated bird, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative uses.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A domesticated fowl kept for its eggs and meat, typically having a brown or white body and white or colored feathers.
- A person who is perceived as cowardly or weak.
- Used to describe something that is of little importance or value.
Usage Examples
- The farmer raised chickens for their eggs and meat.
- He's too chicken to try skydiving.
- The new policy is just a chicken feed compared to what we need.
Antonyms
brave
courageous
fearless
bold
daring
heroic
strong
confident
valiant
gallant
intrepid
stalwart
unafraid
undaunted
lionhearted
stalwart
dauntless
unflinching
resolute
determined