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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

play chicken en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) As a risky test of courage, to drive two vehicles directly toward one another in order to see which driver will swerve away first.
  2. (informal, slang) To engage in a mutual challenge or threat, expecting the opponent to withdraw before an actual conflict or collision.

Forms

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plays chicken Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
playing chicken Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
played chicken Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
played chicken Tense=Past lexicographic