Noun: worrywart 'wur-ee,wort or 'wú-ree,wort
Usage: N. Amer, informal (elsewhere: worryguts)
Usage: N. Amer, informal (elsewhere: worryguts)
- Thinks about unfortunate things that might happen
"As a constant worrywart, she found it hard to relax and enjoy the moment";
- worrier, fuss-budget [informal], fusspot, worryguts [Brit, informal]
Derived forms: worrywarts
Type of: grinch [N. Amer, informal], killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport, wet blanket
Encyclopedia: Worrywart