Meaning of the word scaredy-cat in English

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scaredy-cat

US /ˈsker.di.kæt/
UK /ˈsker.di.kæt/

Noun

1.

someone, especially a child, who is easily frightened:

Example:
Come on, scaredy-cat - it won't bite you!
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