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chicken

Pronunciation: [/ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/]

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chicken: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use chicken in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “animal”

(noun) a type of bird commonly raised for meat and eggs. Chickens have feathers, beaks, and lay eggs.

Example

We had chicken for dinner last night.

Example

I don't eat chicken; I'm a vegetarian.

Example

Do you have any chickens on your farm?

Context: “cowardice”

(noun) a person who is easily scared or afraid. Calling someone a 'chicken' means they are not brave.

Example

Don't be a chicken; you can do it!

Example

He didn't want to jump in the lake, so his friends called him a chicken.

Example

Why did they call him a chicken?

How to pronounce chicken

Pronunciation: [/ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/]

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