chickenshit
1 of 2adjective
chick·en·shit ˈchi-kᵊn-ˌshit 
1
usually vulgar : petty, insignificant
2
usually vulgar : weak and cowardly
chickenshit
2 of 2noun
1
usually vulgar : the petty details of a duty or discipline
2
usually vulgar : coward, chicken
Example Sentences
Adjective That guy likes to make threats but he's too chickenshit to act on them.
Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1944, in the meaning defined at sense 1