ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fraidy-cat

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fraidy-cat is a noun meaning (childish, informal) A coward; a person who is easily frightened.

Meaning

(childish, informal) A coward; a person who is easily frightened.

Word Forms

Synonyms for fraidy-cat

Depending on context, synonyms include scaredy-cat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scaredy, funk, cowardess, yellowbelly, lizard, chicken.

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