Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

act chicken

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.55 in modern English

Syllables: ac-t chick-en
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To behave timidly, reluctantly, or afraid, especially when confronted with something new or unfamiliar

Example Sentences

"Don't act chicken when the Principal walks through the door."

Inflected Forms

acts chicken (present, singular) acting chicken (participle, present) acted chicken (participle, past) acted chicken (past)

Questions

What does act chicken mean?: To behave timidly, reluctantly, or afraid, especially when confronted with something new or unfamiliar

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