Fraidy

//ˈfɹeɪdi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Afraid. US, childish
2
Cowardly. US, childish

Synonyms

boneless chicken chicken-hearted cowardly craven dastardly

Antonyms

doughty lionhearted valiant

Etymology

From afraid + -y.

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