How to Pronounce "play chicken"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈtʃɪkən
PLAY CHIK-en
plˈeɪ/ /tʃˈɪkɪn
play CHIK-in
Definition
To confront someone in a risky situation to see who will give up or back down first. It often means taking dangerous risks to test someone's courage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈtʃɪkən
British English
plˈeɪ/ /tʃˈɪkɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY CHIK-en
UK
play CHIK-in
Listen in Context
The two cars played chicken on the road to see who would turn away first.
He doesn't like to play chicken with important decisions.
Some children play chicken at the pool to see who jumps last.
The politicians are playing chicken with the new tax law.