chicken

(noun) the flesh of a chicken used for food. Synonyms: poulet, volaille.

(noun) a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl. Synonyms: Gallus gallus.

(noun) a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy. Synonyms: wimp, crybaby.

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

(adj) easily frightened. Synonyms: chickenhearted, lily-livered, white-livered, yellow, yellow-bellied.