chickenshit Meaning & Definition
What Does Chickenshit Mean?
As an adjective, chickenshit means petty, insignificant. It is also used to mean weak and cowardly. As a noun, it means the petty details of a duty or discipline.
Chickenshit: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈchi-kᵊn-ˌshit/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | coward |
| Plural | chickenshits |
| Comparative / superlative | more chickenshit, most chickenshit |
Chickenshit Definition (Adjective)
- petty, insignificant
- weak and cowardly
Chickenshit as a Noun
- the petty details of a duty or discipline
- coward, chicken
Synonyms of Chickenshit
Chickenshit synonyms and antonyms →Chickenshit in a Sentence
How chickenshit of that girl to just stand there and do nothing.
Don't waste your time on that chickenshit.
I told him I wasn't having his insults, and he just backed right down. What a chickenshit.
That chickenshit drove his men nearly to mutiny.
Word Forms & Grammar
chickenshit
chickenshits
chickenshit (comparative more chickenshit, superlative most chickenshit)
chickenshit (countable and uncountable, plural chickenshits)
Origin of Chickenshit
From chicken + shit.
First Known Use
1919
1944
Chickenshit Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of chickenshit is /ˈchi-kᵊn-ˌshit/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (chi).
Questions People Ask About Chickenshit
Is chickenshit an adjective or a noun?
Chickenshit is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for chickenshit?
Close synonyms of chickenshit are coward. See the full list of chickenshit synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chickenshit?
The plural of chickenshit is chickenshits.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of chickenshit?
The comparative form is more chickenshit and the superlative form is most chickenshit.