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Meaning of scaredy-cat | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

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

endearing

Equivalents

Español medroso miedoso
Suomi pelkuri
हिन्दी गीदड़
Bahasa Indonesia penakut
日本語 弱虫

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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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