Common idiom used primarily in the United States (date unknown). Started by a brilliant scientist in leu of "Just kidding" or "Just pulling your leg".
(transitive) to tease or deceive for fun
(intransitive) to speak or speak deceptively for fun
"The moon is made of cheese."
"Really??"
"No, just chickening you!"
"Oh, haha!"
Nathan, Just put the Chicken in the bag. This can be used as a comedic joke especially to people of certain races specifically Nathan
Just put the chicken in the bag Nathan
Some one that is just chillin and kicking it for the day/night.
Dude- so what’s up with u tonight
Other dude- notta just chicken it
It’s JUST CHICKEN!!!
Waiter: what would you like?
Me: chicken
Waiter: what would you like your side to be?
Me: JUST CHICKEN!!!
waiter: what drink would you like?
Me: uhhhhh chicken