chick·en·shit I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \adjective 1.: petty : insignificant — usually considered vulgar < jailed … on the chickenshit charge of loitering — Tim Cahill > 2.: lacking courage, manliness, or effectiveness — usually considered vulgar < too chickenshit to raise his voice — D.A.Latimer > II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ \noun 1.: the petty details of duty or discipline — usually considered vulgar 2.: coward : chicken — usually considered vulgar