ascared

American  

[uh-skaird] / əˈskɛərd /

adjective

Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

1. afraid; scared.

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Etymology

Origin of ascared

First recorded in 1905–10; a- prefix attached to past participles (compare British dialect a- with same function; see y-) + scared ( def. )

Example Sentences

I ain't ascared to do the moving, even if you are.

From Bar-20 Days by Mulford, Clarence Edward

I wonder," said Hopalong, glancing through the door, "if them friends of mine reckon I'm any ascared to go in that tent?

From Bar-20 Days by Mulford, Clarence Edward