dictionary.ptscaredy-catnounmasculineinformaluncommon/mɨˈðɾikɐʃ/me·dri·casPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A person who is easily frightened, a coward.Usage examples“Don't be such a scaredy-cat, the dog is friendly.”“He's a real scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies.”SynonymscowardchickenwimpAntonymsbravecourageousfearlessCommon combinationsbe a scaredy-catthat scaredy-cat
A person who is easily frightened, a coward.Usage examples“Don't be such a scaredy-cat, the dog is friendly.”“He's a real scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies.”SynonymscowardchickenwimpAntonymsbravecourageousfearlessCommon combinationsbe a scaredy-catthat scaredy-cat