"cowardy custard" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cowardy custards [plural]
Etymology: Probably suggesting trembling in fear in the way that custard wobbles. Head templates: {{en-noun}} cowardy custard (plural cowardy custards)
  1. (childish, derogatory) A coward; a timid or fearful person. Tags: childish, derogatory Categories (topical): Fear, People

Inflected forms

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