What does chicken out mean?

Definitions for chicken out
chick·en out

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. 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

  1. chicken outverb

    To shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.

ChatGPT

  1. 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

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of chicken out in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of chicken out in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of chicken out in a Sentence

  1. Christen Kuikoua:

    A leader leads with unwavering resolve and doesn’t chicken out, facing challenges head-on with courage, determination, and the resilience needed to inspire others on the journey to success.”


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  • Schiss kriegen, kneifenGerman
  • acobardarse, achicarse, ciscarseSpanish
  • جازدنPersian
  • laisser tomber, lâcher, se dégonflerFrench
  • acovardar-se, amarelarPortuguese
  • усса́ться, забзде́ть, засса́ть, обосра́ться, испуга́ться, обосса́ться, стру́сить, усра́тьсяRussian
  • 臨陣退縮Chinese

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