fraidy-cat

[US]/[ˈfreɪdiː kæt]/
[UK]/[ˈfreɪdiː kæt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who is easily frightened; a coward.; (informal) Someone who is timid or lacks courage.

Phrases & Collocations

fraidy-cat behavior

called a fraidy-cat

stop being a fraidy-cat

fraidy-cat attitude

like a fraidy-cat

fraidy-cat runs

a true fraidy-cat

fraidy-cat scared

avoiding like a fraidy-cat

fraidy-cat's fear

Example Sentences

he's such a fraidy-cat, he won't even ride a roller coaster.

don't be a fraidy-cat; try the spicy food!

she used to be a fraidy-cat, but now she's more adventurous.

the kids teased him, calling him a fraidy-cat for being scared of the dark.

he acted like a fraidy-cat, refusing to go near the haunted house.

stop being a fraidy-cat and join us for karaoke!

my little brother is a total fraidy-cat when it comes to spiders.

she's no longer a fraidy-cat; she faced her fears head-on.

he's a self-proclaimed fraidy-cat, always worried about something.

don't treat him like a fraidy-cat; he's capable of great things.

she used to be a fraidy-cat, but now she's taking risks.

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