Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scaredy
noun
/ˈskɛr.di/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who is overly fearful or easily frightened.
Examples
- Don’t be such a scaredy, it’s just a little spider!
- She called him a scaredy for not wanting to watch the horror movie.
Meaning
Typically used in a lighthearted or teasing manner, ‘scaredy’ refers to a person, often a child, who is afraid of things that others might not find scary.
Synonyms
- timid
- coward
- chicken
- frady-cat
