I've never known a chicken to have a weak hand shake, lack confidence with women or break out in a cold sweat. So, why are scared people called, "chicken"?

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JohnOBonno

Try to catch a chicken and see what the reaction is. Fear and panic!

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josie is back to normal

It started as "chickenhearted" as in contrast to lionhearted, which meant brave. Old English tradition held that the heart was where courage was located. Chickens are easily frightened. Chickenhearted.

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