chicken-hearted
[ chik-uhn-hahr-tid ]
/ ˈtʃɪk ənˈhɑr tɪd /
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adjective Informal.
timid; fearful; cowardly.
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Origin of chicken-hearted
An Americanism dating back to 1675–85
OTHER WORDS FROM chicken-hearted
chick·en-heart·ed·ly, adverbchick·en-heart·ed·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for chicken-hearted
A voice behind him is heard saying nearly aloud, "Don't be chickenhearted."
The Inspector-General|Nicolay GogolCome, come, Monseigneur, you are chickenhearted; come with us.
Cinq Mars, Complete|Alfred de Vigny
British Dictionary definitions for chicken-hearted
chicken-hearted
chicken-livered
adjective
easily frightened; cowardly
Derived forms of chicken-hearted
chicken-heartedly, adverbchicken-heartedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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