Entity: SCAREDY-CAT
A scaredy-cat is an unduly fearful person who is easily frightened by things, often used informally to describe someone who is very afraid of something.
SCAREDY-CAT
Etymology
The term 'scaredy-cat' is a combination of 'scared' and 'cat,' with 'cat' used in the slang sense to refer to a person or man.
Definition
A scaredy-cat is an individual who is excessively fearful or easily frightened, often used in a playful or teasing manner.
Historical Context
The term 'scaredy-cat' was first recorded in the 1930s and has since become a common idiom in the English language to describe someone who is very afraid of something.
Cultural Significance
'Scaredy-cat' is often used informally to playfully tease or describe someone who is easily frightened. It is commonly used in children's language and in casual conversations.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include 'fraidy-cat' and 'chicken,' which are also used to describe someone who is easily scared.
See Also
An individual who is excessively fearful or easily frightened, often used in a playful or teasing manner.