scaredy
What is another word for scaredy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Easily frightened; nervous or timid, especially used informally of children or pets.
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How to use scaredy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scaredy-cat
a scaredy kid
Very informal — used in casual speech, kids' talk, or light teasing, never in formal writing.
Etymology
Formed by shortening the familiar playground insult "scaredy-cat," itself built from "scared" plus the informal ending "-y."
Full origin of scaredy →Frequently asked questions
What does “scaredy” mean?
The word “scaredy” means easily frightened; nervous or timid, especially used informally of children or pets. In plain terms, a casual, slightly childish way to call someone (or something) jumpy or afraid, most often heard as part of "scaredy-cat.".
How do you use “scaredy” in a sentence?
Here is “scaredy” used in a sentence: “Their scaredy little dog hides under the bed every time it thunders.”
What part of speech is “scaredy”?
Depending on how it is used, “scaredy” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “scaredy” have?
“Scaredy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easily frightened; nervous or timid, especially used informally of children or pets.
