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Definitions of "Fraidy fraidy"


1. Fraidy fraidy


English Translation

Easily Afraid


Definition

Expression used to describe someone who gets afraid easily or acts cowardly. This term is a repetition of the patois term “fraid” which means afraid.


Example Sentences

Patois: Him too fraidy fraidy fi sleep inna di dawk
English: He is too afraid to sleep in the dark


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



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