Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chicken-colonel

noun

ˈʧɪkɪn ˈkoʊlənəl

Definition

A title or nickname often humorously assigned to a person who promotes or is associated with chicken dishes, especially in a commercial context.

Examples

After winning the cooking contest, she started calling herself the chicken-colonel of her town.
He took great pride in his title as the chicken-colonel, always testing new recipes for his restaurant.

Meaning

The term can also refer to someone who may act with authority or pride in relation to their chicken-related endeavors, for instance, running a fried chicken restaurant or brand.