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In some cultures, calling someone 'yellow' isn't just about their skin tone,it means they're timid or a coward. You might hear it in a bar fight when one guy says, 'You run like a yellow-bellied chicken,' pointing out a lack of courage in a tough situation

On social media, 'yellow' can pop up in posts about political movements, especially when people are talking about being 'yellow peril' in Asian-American communities. It's a way to describe those who are seen as too timid to fight back, but also too loud to stay quiet

At work, a manager might say, 'She's all yellow on the inside,' meaning the employee looks tough on paper but folds under pressure during a team project. It's a backhanded compliment wrapped in a color

In relationships, one partner might accuse the other of being 'yellow' when they hesitate to take a stand in a disagreement. 'You’re always yellow when it comes to money,' could mean they avoid conflict by being passive in financial decisions

Among younger generations, 'yellow' sometimes gets a humorous twist. Kids might call a friend 'yellow chicken' for being scared of trying new things, like jumping into a pool or eating weird food without a second thought