scaredy cats
Easily spooked folks
Scaredy cats are people who are easily frightened or overly timid.
The term is playful and mildly teasing rather than harsh, often used by or around children: Don't be such scaredy cats—it's just a haunted house.
The singular scaredy cat is more common.
- cowardsThose lacking courage
- fraidy-catTimid, easily startled person
- fraidy catTimid, easily frightened person
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
- chicken outWithdraw due to fear
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Those who seek thrills recklessly
brave souls · heroes · tough cookies · adventurers · warriors
scaredy catsthrill-seekers
Those pursuing intense excitement
adrenaline junkies · daredevils · gamblers · adventurers · hotheads
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