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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To be/act like a scaredy/fraidy cat

Home The Lexicon To be/act like a scaredy/fraidy cat

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To be/act like a scaredy/fraidy cat

Definition

An overly cautious or nervous person; often a teasing remark.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Felines

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Nouns: Things/Terms/Labels

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