chickened

[US]/ˈtʃɪkənd/
[UK]/ˈtʃɪkənd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.cowardly; timid
v.past tense of chicken; to become cowardly

Phrases & Collocations

chickened out

chickened up

chickened away

chickened back

chickened down

chickened in

chickened off

chickened out loud

chickened on

chickened around

Example Sentences

he chickened out of the competition at the last minute.

she chickened out when it was time to give the speech.

they chickened out of the risky investment.

he always chickened out of going on roller coasters.

she chickened out of telling him her feelings.

after much thought, he chickened out of the adventure.

they chickened out of the hike due to bad weather.

she chickened out of the dance audition.

he chickened out when asked to jump into the pool.

they chickened out of the challenge after hearing the rules.

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