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Meaning of fraidy cat | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Synonym of scaredy-cat (“coward”).

childish

Examples

“MURROW: Do you remember the most severe disciplinary action taken against you when you were a youngster, Mr. President? TRUMAN: Well, I was one of these fraidy cats who usually obeyed the rules and they didn't have to get after me very often.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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