fraidy

English

Etymology

From afraid +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɹeɪdi/

• Audio (US):

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• Rhymes: -eɪdi

Adjective

fraidy (comparative fraidier, superlative fraidiest)

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

Usage notes

• The forms fraidier and fraidiest are very rare.

Derived terms

• fraidy cat

Anagrams

• Friday