The term 'chicken, so to speak' refers to someone who is cowardly or easily frightened. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'SCARED' (6 letters) and 'YELLOWBELLY' (11 letters). Both of these terms are slang words used to describe someone who is cowardly or easily frightened. 'SCARED' is a more general term that can be used to describe any type of fear, while 'YELLOWBELLY' specifically refers to someone who is afraid of physical danger or confrontation.