Scaredy-cat

Quick meaning: Scaredy-cat is a noun meaning (endearing) A coward; a person who is easily frightened or high-strung and easily scared.

Meaning

(endearing) A coward; a person who is easily frightened or high-strung and easily scared.

Example Sentences

I don't care — I wouldn't be such a scaredy-cat for anything.

Oh, yes, do let's dance together—it's so nice to meet a man who isn't a scaredy-cat about catching my beri-beri.

Word Forms

• scaredy-cats

Synonyms for scaredy-cat

Depending on context, synonyms include fraidy cat, bottler, caitiff, candy-ass, candy-arse, coistril.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cowardly, timid, afraid, fearful, scared, yellow.

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