yellow-bellied

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Adjective yellow-bellied has 1 sense

chicken, chickenhearted, lily-livered, white-livered, yellow, yellow-bellied - easily frightened
Antonyms: brave, courageous, fearless (indirect, via cowardly)

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Yellow-bellied

Definition:

Yellow-bellied is an adjective that describes someone or something as lacking courage or bravery.

Examples:

Sense: Cowardly

He proved to be a yellow-bellied soldier, fleeing the battlefield at the first sign of danger.
The yellow-bellied cat scampered away from the approaching dog, seeking safety in a nearby tree.

Sense: Timid

The yellow-bellied child hesitated to speak in front of the large audience, feeling intimidated by their presence.
Being yellow-bellied, she always shied away from confrontations, preferring a peaceful resolution.

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