ain’t no thing but a chicken wing

phrase

Meaning & use

Also ain't no thang but a chicken wang

  1. 1910–Indicates that something is not a big concern, difficulty, or problem, especially to humorously emphasize that something is not an inconvenience or intrusion.

    usage Chicken wing here refers to something insignificant, as the chicken wing is considered small and a portion of the meat that provides little substance or sustenance.

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    1910
    Ain't no thing but a chicken wing (It don't stop). We's havin' a smoke out in the Dungeon with the Mary Jane.
    Musical Opinion & Music Trade Review April 526/3
    1916
    "Of course. It ain't no thing but a chicken wing!" Galleria riffs, handing her a paper plate.
    All-round Man 1994 30 in P. Grainger Letter 28 August
    1954
    A Black man might have lost his job, his partner and pride in the span of a half hour, then turn around and say with a smirk, "You know, it ain't no thing but a chicken wing."
    C. Brown Clifford Brown & Max Roach record sleeve notes (album cover)
    1965
    Ain't no thang but a chicken wang. 🤣🤣🤣 I got you! As long as the suits keep @NBATopShot afloat, I'm riding til the wheels fall off ['Wheel' emoji] Holler if ya hear me📢 #moments
    Tampa Florida Times 31 March 21/6
    1990
    Tron Dee in the place to be once again. Because it ain't no thing but a chicken wing.
    Compact Disc 7 August 55/3
    1993
    "It ain't no thing but a chicken wing, Baby," he shrugged with a loopy grin.
    alt.rave 15 June Usenet newsgroup, accessed 8 Dec. 2005 in REV.: XDZebra Rev. #30 (repost)