chickens

plural of chicken
as in cowards
a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger a staunch hawk during the drumbeat for war, he proved to be a chicken when it came to actually fighting it

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Recent Examples of chickens Across the yard were chickens kept for their grandchildren. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 The group also established a fruit and vegetable garden in line with the island’s natural vegetation — an approach known as permaculture — and introduced chickens so guests can have fresh eggs. Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024 Think of it as a high-end version of the company’s rotisserie chickens—a way to attract customer attention. Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024 Dishwashers and Costco rotisserie chickens On cross-examination, DOJ counsel Aaron Teitelbaum chipped away at Israel’s credibility, painting him as a career trial witness — and a questionable one, at that. Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2024 There are some artful depictions of chickens on the walls, a wink at the caged clucker suspended over the bone- and feather-strewn floor in the movie. Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2024

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“Chickens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chickens. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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