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Act chicken
Verb
Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
Verb
To behave timidly, reluctantly, or afraid, especially when confronted with something new or unfamiliar
"Don't act chicken when the Principal walks through the door."
Synonyms
play chicken
pussyfoot
turtle up
jump at one's own shadow
nesh
go into one's shell
cower
tiptoe around
take fright
run scared
skew
dare
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