English

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• scaredy cat

Noun

scaredy-cat ‎(plural scaredy-cats)

1. A coward; a person who is easily frightened or high-strung and easily scared.
   • 1933, Dorothy Parker, The Waltz:

     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.

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• scardey cat