If someone refers to you as chicken ie hey what does that mean?

Here's why:

* Chicken is often used as a slang term for someone who is afraid to do something, especially something that involves risk or danger.

* It can be used in a playful or insulting way, depending on the context.

Example:

"Are you scared to go on the roller coaster? Don't be such a chicken!"

If someone calls you "chicken," it's best to consider the context and their tone of voice to understand their meaning.

If they're being playful, you can laugh it off. But if they're being insulting, you might want to address it.