Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Chicken-hearted

Cowardly

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "chicken-hearted" is >cowardly.<

It is used to describe someone who is afraid or scared, especially of doing something dangerous or difficult. It is often used in a derogatory way, to suggest that someone is not brave or courageous.

The other options are not correct.

• Generous: This does not mean cowardly.
• Selfish: This does not mean cowardly.
• Miserly: This does not mean cowardly.