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¹chickenshit

adjective chick·en·shit \ˈchi-k^ən-ˌshit\

Definition of CHICKENSHIT

usually vulgar : petty, insignificant

usually vulgar : lacking courage, manliness, or effectiveness

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1945

noun

usually vulgar : the petty details of a duty or discipline

usually vulgar : coward, chicken

1947

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