How to Pronounce "chickenshit"
word
/ˈtʃɪkənˌʃɪt/
CHIK-uhn-shit
/tʃˈɪkɪnʃˌɪt/
chik-IN-shit
Definition
A very informal, offensive slang word for someone who is cowardly or for something that is petty and unimportant. It can insult a person’s lack of courage or criticize small-minded rules and actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃɪkənˌʃɪt/
British English
/tʃˈɪkɪnʃˌɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHIK-uhn-shit
UK
chik-IN-shit
Listen in Context
Don't be chickenshit, just tell her how you feel.
He gave a chickenshit excuse for not coming.
The boss hates chickenshit rules.
She called him chickenshit when he refused to confront his boss.