chickenshit

chickenshit
I. adjective Date: 1945 1. usually vulgar petty, insignificant 2. usually vulgar lacking courage, manliness, or effectiveness II. noun Date: 1947 1. usually vulgar the petty details of a duty or discipline 2. usually vulgar coward, chicken

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