1. a common farm bird raised for its meat and eggs
2. the meat of this bird used as food

1. afraid to do something; cowardly
Usage: informal

Examples

• The farmer keeps chickens in the backyard.
• We had grilled chicken for dinner.
• The hen laid three eggs yesterday.
• I ordered chicken soup at the restaurant.
• Don’t be chicken – just jump off the diving board!
• He was too chicken to ask her to the dance.
• The rooster woke us up at dawn.