scaredy pants
scaredy pants · scaredy pants
A notional pair of trousers or underwear worn by someone when acting cowardlyA notional pair of trousers or underwear worn by someone when acting cowardly.
» You're not a scaredy pants, are you?
Meaning
2 senses(figuratively, informal)A notional pair of trousers or underwear worn by someone when acting cowardly.
(childish)Synonym of scaredy-cat.
Examples
1 sentencesYou're not a scaredy pants, are you?
Origin
From scared + -y + -pants.From scared + -y + -pants.
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Forms
plural: scaredy pants| Singular | scaredy pants |
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