chickenshit

//ˈtʃɪk.ɪn.ʃɪt//insult, scatological

What does chickenshit mean? chickenshit is a English moderate that translates to “coward / cowardly” in English.

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"coward / cowardly"

Calls someone a coward while also implying they're petty and insignificant. 'Chicken' alone means cowardly; adding 'shit' downgrades them further. A chickenshit person isn't just afraid — they're afraid of things that aren't even worth being afraid of.

When someone won't stand up for themselves in a low-stakes situation: 'He wouldn't even ask for a raise, the chickenshit.'