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fraidy-cat
fraid·y-cat [ fráydee kàt ] (plural fraid·y-cats)


noun 
Definition:
 
U.S. scared person: somebody who is scared or who lacks courage ( informal )
Canadian term  scaredy-cat ( usually used by or to children )

[< shortening of afraid]
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