Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chicken finger

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.25 in modern English

Syllables: chick-en fin-ger
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A narrow strip of deep-fried chicken, generally without bones or skin, often coated in bread crumbs or similar coating.

Example Sentences

"CHICKEN FINGERS Shape finely minced chicken into inch-long fingers, roll each in cracker dust and fry in hot deep fat until golden brown."

Etymology

From chicken + finger, in reference to general shape and size.

Inflected Forms

chicken fingers (plural)

Synonyms

chicken tender finger

Questions

What does chicken finger mean?: A narrow strip of deep-fried chicken, generally without bones or skin, often coated in bread crumbs or similar coating.
Where does chicken finger come from?: From chicken + finger, in reference to general shape and size.

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