Chicken-out Definition

verb

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

We almost convinced his dad to ride the roller coaster, but he chickened out when he saw how high it went.
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Chicken-out Sentence Examples

  • What makes you think I didn't follow to make sure she didn't chicken out?

  • She started to chicken out when one went over her head and filled her mouth with salt water.

  • If the recipient detects the slightest amount of hesitation, or you chicken out before delivering the punch line, you will probably be casually ignored.

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Words Starting With

CCHCHI

Words Ending With

TUTOUT

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Words Starting With C and Ending With T

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