scaredy-cat

[skair-dee-kat]

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noun Informal.

fraidy-cat.

Origin of scaredy-cat

1930–35; scared + -y²

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Related Words for scaredy-cat

jumpy, afraid, uncertain, concerned, suspicious, doubtful, uneasy, uptight, jittery, coward, crybaby, pushover, milksop, caitiff, loser, schlemiel, sissy, namby-pamby, baby, chicken

British Dictionary definitions for scaredy-cat

scaredy-cat

noun

informal someone who is easily frightened

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