Yellow doesn't actually have many meanings in English. It basically means that you are a coward (臆病者 - おくびょうもの) or that you lack bravery or courage (あの人は勇気がない)...
The following expressions are all a bit old fashioned and the image I get in my mind is of a cowboy yelling them in a thick accent...
Are ya yellow?
meaning
Are you a coward?
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You yellow-bellied ass~! Go on and run!
meaning
You cowardly jerk~! Go on and run, I'll take care of it myself!
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Tom, he's got a yellow streak a mile long down his back...
meaning
Tom is a big coward he's not brave at all.
These days guys will usually say:
Are you (a) chicken?
Are you (a) pussy? (pretty vulgar)
Any questions?
Phil
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