Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yellow-belly
noun
/ˈjɛl.oʊˌbɛli/
Definition
A person who is cowardly or timid.
Examples
- He was called a yellow-belly for backing out of the competition at the last minute.
- Despite his tough appearance, he was a yellow-belly when it came to speaking in public.
- Don’t be a yellow-belly; stand up for what you believe in.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is afraid to take risks or face challenges, often used in a derogatory manner to criticize someone’s bravery.
Synonyms
- coward
- chicken
- craven
- timid
- scaredy-cat
