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Chicken (Noun)

The flesh of a chicken used for food.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The restaurant served a variety of dishes made with chicken, including chicken parmesan and chicken fajitas.
She seasoned the chicken with herbs and spices before roasting it in the oven.
Chicken is a staple in many cuisines around the world, including Chinese, Indian, and Mexican.
The butcher shop sold fresh chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks, as well as pre-cooked chicken nuggets.
Grilled chicken is a popular choice for summer barbecues and outdoor gatherings.

A foolhardy competition; a dangerous activity that is continued until one competitor becomes afraid and stops.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The group of friends decided to play a game of chicken by driving their cars directly at each other, with the first one to swerve losing.
The two kids engaged in a game of chicken on their skateboards, racing towards the edge of the halfpipe until one finally chickened out.
In the old west, rival gang members would often engage in a game of chicken by drawing their guns and advancing on each other until one backed down.
The teenagers were warned not to play chicken on the railroad tracks, but they ignored the warnings and continued to dare each other to stay on the tracks as the train approached.
The drivers in the demolition derby engaged in a game of chicken by colliding with each other head-on, with the car that backed down first being eliminated from the competition.

A domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl.

Nouns denoting animals.

The farmer collected eggs from the chicken coop every morning.
She decided to cook chicken for dinner because it was on sale at the market.
The chicken pecked at the grain on the ground, clucking contentedly.
Chicken is a staple of many cuisines around the world, including Mexican and Indian.
The backyard chicken keeper carefully monitored the health of her flock to prevent disease.

A person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy.

Nouns denoting people.

He's such a chicken for not asking her on a date even though he's had a crush on her for years.
My friend is a total chicken when it comes to public speaking and always seems to shy away from the microphone.
I'm disappointed in him for being a chicken and not standing up to his boss when he knew he was right.
She's a chicken for not speaking her mind and just going along with what everyone else thinks.
Stop being a chicken and take a chance on that new business idea, you never know unless you try.