Meaning of Chicken: A playful nickname for someone who is timid or cautious, or affectionately for someone who is endearing and gentle.
Literal Meaning of Chicken: Refers to the bird, symbolizing timidity or gentleness.
Popularity: Moderate
Origin: English
Example:
Sophia: Have you seen how cautious and gentle Lily is?
Jake: Yeah, that’s why we call her Chicken.
Sophia: She’s always so careful and sweet.
Related Nicknames: Timid, Gentle, Cautious, Sissy.