ascared en · ADJ
Etymology
From a- + scared.
Meanings
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(colloquial) scared; afraid
"I can beat every kid in this place," he proclaimed, "and they're all ascared of me." He used his belt to beat the ranch animals and his fists to knock down or threaten other boys, even if they were bigger than he was.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most ascared | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more ascared | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |