History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
chicken

a young bird, especially hen

person afraid to try something

coward

a person unable to control fear, e.g. who runs away from responsibility, dangerous situations etc

person who is scared, easily intimidated

wretch

a very poor and sad person; a mean, unwilling person

derelict

POLTROON as in Wiktionary
POLTROON as in Wikipedia