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scaredy-cat
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scared·y-cat also scared·y cat  (skârd-kt)
n. Informal
One who is excessively fearful.
scaredy-cat [ˈskɛədɪˌkæt]
n
Informal someone who is easily frightened
Translations
scaredy-cat [ˈskɛədɪˌkæt] N → miedica mf
scaredy-cat
n (inf) → Angsthase m (inf)
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