Meaning ofscaredy-catin English

Noun

1. someone who is high-strung and fearful
   My little brother is a scaredy-cat and afraid of spiders.
   Synonyms:

   cowardchickenfraidy-cat
   Antonyms:

   daredevilherobraveheart
2. a cowardly person; easily frightened
   The new employee was a scaredy-cat and hesitant to take risks in his work.
   Synonyms:

   cowardchickensissyweakling
   Antonyms:

   herobraveheartdaredevillionheart勇士