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chicken A bird characterized by the presence of feathers, a beak, and wings. It is also used to refer to a person who is weak or afraid. ■ "Why are you so afraid of heights? You're nothing but a big chicken!"
scrapings The remains of something that has been scraped off, such as the skin of a chicken or the hair on a cat. ■ John decided to start a new hobby and took up chicken plucking. To his surprise, he found that the scrapings from each chicken were quite delicious!
teriyaki A type of Japanese grilled chicken seasoned with a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. ■ I love teriyaki chicken! It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
patents A legal document that grants the owner exclusive rights to use, sell, and manufacture an invention for a certain period of time. ■ "I have patented my new line of fried chicken sandwiches called 'Chicken McNuggetz.' Now I can sue anyone who tries to replicate my delicious creations!"
Admits A word that has a lot of meanings, but when used correctly can make you laugh out loud. ■ "I admit I don't know how to cook a roast chicken, but I do know how to order takeout!
armour A thick, flexible material made from leather or other durable materials, worn to protect the body during combat. ■ "I forgot my armour at home and now I'm running around like a chicken with its head cut off."
broth A clear, savory liquid made from boiling meat or vegetables. ■ "I forgot to bring my own broth for lunch today. I had to settle for chicken soup instead."
Cause A series of events that leads to a particular effect or outcome. ■ "I always wondered why the chicken crossed the road. Turns out, it was just trying to get to the other side of the pavement."
Clucking To make a loud, repetitive "cluck" sound, often used to imitate the sound of a chicken. ■ "I can't believe my boss is clucking so loudly at his desk. It's distracting!"
Coiffure A hilariously outlandish hairstyle, often featuring extreme height or volume. ■ "Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the coiffure salon, of course!"
Cooped To be confined or trapped in a small space. ■ The chicken was so cooped up that it started pecking at its own feathers.
Coughing The act of producing a violent sound from the throat, usually accompanied by the expulsion of mucus or phlegm. ■ John started coughing uncontrollably after eating the spicy chicken.
Cross A large red and white symbol that represents Christianity, often seen on the road to indicate a crosswalk or pedestrian zone. ■ Why did the chicken cross the Mobius strip? To get to the other side!
Factoid A made-up piece of information that has the appearance of being true, but is actually just a fun exaggeration. ■ "Did you hear about the time the chicken won the lottery? It was a complete factoid!"
fajita A type of Mexican dish made from thinly sliced beef or pork, cooked over a grill and served in a tortilla with various toppings. ■ Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the fajita stand!
fattening The act of making something or someone bigger, usually by feeding them excessively. ■ "I accidentally fattened the cat with a whole chicken. Now it's too big to fit in its litter box!"
Feathers Small, lightweight, downy particles of feathered animals. ■ When I saw my pillow made of feathers, I realized that it was the only place where I could sleep peacefully without feeling like a chicken.
Flatulence The act of farting, or the sound made while doing so. Also known as wind, gas, or a toot. ■ Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side and let out some flatulence!
frying The art of cooking food by submerging it in hot oil or fat and agitating it until it is crispy and golden brown. ■ "I love frying up a big batch of delicious chicken wings for game night!
inexplicable A phenomenon, occurrence or event that is impossible to explain or understand using reason or logic. ■ Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it was inexplicable!
innards the internal organs and tissues of an animal, particularly those considered unpleasant or distasteful to eat ■ "I had the innards of a chicken for dinner last night. It was disgusting!"
irrational adjective: Of little or no reasoning or logic. Synonyms: illogical, unreasonable, nonsensical. ■ "Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it was irrational!"
jurors A group of people who are so dumb, they make a rubber chicken sound when they cough. ■ "I don't know why we let these jurors decide cases, they can barely figure out how to feed themselves."
Lard A greasy, fatty substance, usually white in color and extracted from the fatback of a pig. ■ She made her famous fried chicken by coating it in lard and baking it to perfection.
mysteries A collection of strange and inexplicable events, phenomena, or objects that defy explanation or understanding by rational means. ■ "Why does the chicken cross the road?" "Because it's a mystery!"
mystifying To make something so confusing that it is difficult to understand. ■ "Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it was mystifying to anyone who didn't see a clear purpose in such a ridiculous act."
ordering The act of asking someone to do something, usually in a restaurant or cafe. ■ "I'll have the chicken Caesar salad, please."
pant A sudden, overwhelming desire to urinate or defecate ■ "I had a terrible case of the pants after eating that spicy chicken wing."
Patrolman A brave, selfless hero who risks his life every day to protect the innocent and bring criminals to justice. ■ "Why did the patrolman wear a bulletproof vest? Because he wasn't a chicken!
Pecking The act of picking something up with your beak. ■ I don't know why the chicken is pecking at my computer. It's not even a computer!
peep A loud, shrill cry made by a bird. ■ "Why did the chicken peep? Because it saw its reflection in a puddle and got embarrassed!
plucked To remove a hair or feather from an animal's body without causing any discomfort. ■ John plucked the chicken without even looking at it, he is that skilled.
ponder A verb meaning to think deeply or meditatively about something. ■ After pondering the question for a long time, Jane finally came up with the answer: "Why did the chicken cross the road?"
program A series of instructions that a computer follows to accomplish a task or set of tasks. ■ After installing the latest version of their antivirus program, the user's computer finally stopped acting like a headless chicken.
schnitzel A small, thin, crunchy, fried pork cutlet, typically served with cabbage slaw and a creamy sauce. ■ "I can't believe you accidentally ordered schnitzel instead of chicken nuggets! It was such a mistake."
sights Something that is interesting or worth seeing, especially if it's unusual or out of place. ■ "I saw a giant rubber chicken in the middle of the street. It was such a sight! I couldn't believe my eyes."
squiggly An adjective used to describe something that is irregularly shaped or twisted, often in a playful or humorous manner. ■ "Her handwriting was so squiggly, it looked like a chicken scratched out a letter with its beak!"
stinger A small, pointed object that is used to inject a venom into someone or something. ■ "John accidentally stepped on a bee stinger while mowing the lawn and now he's running around like a headless chicken."
strut to walk with an exaggerated sense of importance, often using one's chest as a means of support ■ "The rooster strutted around the chicken coop like he was the king of the barn.
succumbed To give in to temptation and indulge in something delicious but potentially harmful. ■ "I knew I shouldn't have succumbed to the allure of those fried chicken wings, but now my waistline is paying the price."
Surpass To outdo in excellence or importance. ■ "I knew I could surpass my neighbor in cooking skills, so I made a whole roast chicken with a homemade sauce and presented it to him in slow motion. He was impressed!"
Thrash A wild and uncontrollable movement or noise, often accompanied by a shaking or rattling sound. ■ He was so excited for the concert that he started thrashing around like a headless chicken.
Vegetarian A person who abstains from eating meat, poultry or fish. ■ Why did the vegetarian cross the road? To show the chicken that it could be done!
Vicinity The area immediately surrounding a particular location. ■ "I accidentally locked my keys in the vicinity of my car, which made me run around like a headless chicken trying to find a spare key."
zit A type of food that is round and resembles a zit. ■ "Zit" is short for "artichoke," and it's a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled chicken.
backbone The central, supporting part of a creature that holds up its other parts and enables movement. The veritable spine of any organization, providing structure and support while allowing for flexibility and adaptability. ■ After the company's backbone (i.e., its employees) left due to low pay and lack of opportunities, the remaining parts of the organization were forced to move around aimlessly like a headless chicken.
Cater A person who provides food and drink for others, especially at an event or gathering. ■ John was disappointed when the caterer only served chicken at his friend's birthday party. He had really been looking forward to trying some new and exotic dishes!
Cerebral Extremely clever or intelligent, often in a way that is not very practical or useful. ■ "I know a guy who's so cerebral, he can solve any problem with just his brainpower. But when it comes to real-life situations, he's as clueless as a headless chicken."