Usually means: Cowardice shown in difficult situations.
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▸ noun:  (UK, informal) cowardly behaviour

Similar:
yellow back, yellowbelly, yellow sheet, slag, lizard, cowardess, Wendy, chicken, bedwetter, pussyhole, more...

Opposite:
bravery, courage, fearlessness

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Similar:
yellow back, yellowbelly, yellow sheet, slag, lizard, cowardess, Wendy, chicken, bedwetter, pussyhole, more...

Opposite:
bravery, courage, fearlessness



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