fraidy cat
fraidy cat noun: synonym of scaredy-cat (“coward”).
Noun
fraidy cat (plural fraidy cats)
- Synonym of scaredy-cat (“coward”).
- MURROW: Do you remember the most severe disciplinary action taken against you when you were a youngster, Mr. President?
TRUMAN: Well, I was one of these fraidy cats who usually obeyed the rules and they didn't have to get after me very often.1964, Harry S. Truman, Edward R. Murrow, 13:07 from the start, in MP66-7 Harry S. Truman Interviewed by Edward R. Murrow, February 1957 (5 of 12), Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum...
- Synonyms:
- scaredy-cat
- MURROW: Do you remember the most severe disciplinary action taken against you when you were a youngster, Mr. President?
Synonyms of fraidy cat
Forms of fraidy cat
| plural | fraidy cats |
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Questions about fraidy cat
- What does fraidy cat mean?
- Fraidy cat means synonym of scaredy-cat (“coward”).
- What part of speech is fraidy cat?
- Fraidy cat is a noun.
- What is the plural of fraidy cat?
- The plural of fraidy cat is fraidy cats.
Words near fraidy cat in the dictionary
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