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Meaning of act chicken | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

act on act one's age act one's age, not one's shoe size act out act possum act the giddy goat