Definitions for fraidy-catˈfreɪ diˌkæt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
fraid•y-cat*ˈfreɪ diˌkæt(n.)
a timid, easily frightened person.
Category: Common Vocabulary
* Informal..
Origin of fraidy-cat:
1905–10; fraid (aph. form of afraid ) + -y1
Wiktionary
fraidy-cat(Noun)
A coward; a person who is easily frightened.
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