fraidy-cats

[US]/[ˈfreɪdi kæt]/
[UK]/[ˈfreɪdi kæt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Cowardly people; people who are easily frightened.; A person who lacks courage.

Phrases & Collocations

fraidy-cats beware

scaring fraidy-cats

those fraidy-cats

avoid fraidy-cats

teasing fraidy-cats

mocking fraidy-cats

Example Sentences

don't be such fraidy-cats; the roller coaster is fun!

we need brave volunteers, not a bunch of fraidy-cats.

the kids called the older boys fraidy-cats for refusing to jump.

he accused them of being fraidy-cats and avoiding the challenge.

stop being fraidy-cats and try the spicy food!

the fraidy-cats hid behind the couch during the thunderstorm.

she teased them, calling them all fraidy-cats.

he tried to encourage the fraidy-cats to participate in the game.

they were labeled as fraidy-cats for their cautious approach.

the fraidy-cats refused to even look at the haunted house.

don't let them call you fraidy-cats; be confident!

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