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Fraidy cat Meaning in English

expression

ˈfreɪdi/ /ˈkæt
FRAY-dee kat
ˈfreɪdi/ /kˈæt
FRAY-dee KAT

التعريف

A 'fraidy cat' is an informal and playful way to call someone who gets scared easily or is acting afraid.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mainly used by children or when joking. It’s lightly teasing, not very rude, but can sound childish if used between adults. Often appears as "Don't be such a fraidy cat!" or "What a fraidy cat!" Not used formally.

جمل نموذجية

Don't be such a fraidy cat!

basic

He won't watch scary movies because he's a fraidy cat.

basic

My little sister is a fraidy cat about thunderstorms.

basic

Come on, don’t be a fraidy cat—it’s just a roller coaster!

natural

You’re such a fraidy cat when it comes to spiders.

natural

I used to be a fraidy cat, but now I love scary stories.

natural