noun a term used to describe someone who is fearful or cowardly
Used to describe someone who is easily frightened or anxious, often in the context of fear-related disorders.
Casually used to tease someone who is hesitant or fearful in a situation.
Used in a light-hearted manner to playfully mock someone for being scared or cautious.
Commonly used in children's books to depict a character who is scared or timid.
A writer may use the term 'fraidy cat' to describe a character in a story who is fearful or easily scared.
A psychologist may use the term 'fraidy cat' in a colloquial sense to describe a patient who exhibits signs of anxiety or fearfulness.
A teacher may use the term 'fraidy cat' to playfully encourage a student to be brave and face their fears.
A veterinarian may use the term 'fraidy cat' to describe a cat that is particularly skittish or easily frightened.