scaredy-cat

[US]/[ˈskeədiː ˌkæt]/
[UK]/[ˈskɛrɪ ˌkæt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who is easily frightened.; (informal) Someone who is cowardly.

Phrases & Collocations

a scaredy-cat

being a scaredy-cat

scaredy-cat behavior

called a scaredy-cat

scaredy-cat time

stop being a scaredy-cat

scaredy-cats

like a scaredy-cat

scaredy-cat antics

Example Sentences

he's such a scaredy-cat; he won't even go near the haunted house.

don't be a scaredy-cat; it's just a little spider!

my little brother is a total scaredy-cat when it comes to thunderstorms.

she used to be a scaredy-cat, but now she loves roller coasters.

he stopped being a scaredy-cat after facing his fear of public speaking.

the scaredy-cat hid behind his mom during the fireworks show.

don't call him a scaredy-cat just because he's cautious.

she's no longer a scaredy-cat; she tried skydiving last year.

he's trying to overcome being a scaredy-cat by watching scary movies.

the kids teased him for being a scaredy-cat on the playground.

she used to be a scaredy-cat about swimming, but now she's a strong swimmer.

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