Meaning of scaredy-cat | Babel Free

Definitions

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

endearing

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

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