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chick·en·shit
(chĭk′ən-shĭt′) Vulgar Slangn.
1. A coward.
2. Contemptibly petty, insignificant nonsense.
adj.
1. Cowardly; afraid.
2. Contemptibly unimportant; petty.
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chickenshit
(ˈtʃɪkɪnʃɪt)n
a coward
adj
1. despicably cowardly
2. contemptibly worthless
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chick•en•shit
(ˈtʃɪk ənˌʃɪt)Vulgar Slang. n.
1. petty or trivial details, tasks, or the like.
adj. 2. obsessed with petty details.
3. menial or petty.
4. cowardly.
[1925–30, Amer.]
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Noun | 1. | chickenshit - a false statement that is considered to indicate timidity or fear |
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