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Definitions for chicken out
chick·en out
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Princeton's WordNet
chicken out, back off, pull out, back down, bow outverb
remove oneself from an obligation
"He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"
Wiktionary
chicken outverb
To shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.
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chicken out
"Chicken out" is an informal idiom that refers to the act of deciding not to do something because of fear or cowardice. It usually implies backing out of a commitment or situation that requires some level of bravery or risk-taking due to feelings of anxiety, apprehension, or unease.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chicken out in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chicken out in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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