ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi wɪmp ˈjɛl.əʊ ˈjɛl.oʊ easily frightened a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl a foolhardy competition; a dangerous activity that is continued until one competitor becomes afraid and stops the flesh of a chicken used for food a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy