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   skittish

   /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared: "a skittish chestnut mare" Similar restiveexcitablenervouseasily frightenedskitteryjumpyfidgetyhighly strungOpposite calm
   • ▪ (of a person) playfully frivolous or unpredictable: "Ripley had been travelling the world ever since moving to New York as a skittish newspaper reporter" Similar playfullivelyhigh-spiritedfriskycoltishflirtatiouskittenishcoquettishinformal:flirtyarchaic:frolicsomesportivegamesomefrolicwantonOpposite solemnstaid

   Word Origin late Middle English: perhaps from the rare verb skit ‘move lightly and rapidly’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. skittishly adverb
   • 2. skittishness noun

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   What does skittish kitten mean?

   • There was a slight skirmish between two spectators on the sidelines on the field. The newspaper reported there was a skirmish between government troops and rebels outside the city last night. skittish adj. nervous and easily frightened; jumpy Whenever she heard a loud noise, the kitten would become skittish and hide under the nearest chair.

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   What is the meaning of skittishness?

   • Definition of skittishness: part of speech: noun Thestateofbeingskittish; wantonness. Usage examples for skittishness:

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   What is skittish and how does it work?

   • Skittish is a playful space for online events, letting you explore a colorful and easily customizable world as a cute animal avatar, using spatial audio from your microphone to talk to others near you. It’s all browser-based, built in a 3D engine with a simple but powerful collaborative editor.

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   What is the answer to skittish crossword clue?

   • We found 1 possible answer for: Skittish crossword clue which contains a total of 5 letters. This crossword clue was last seen on May 25 2022 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle. Enter your email to get the latest answers right in your inbox. We have found 0 other crossword clues with the same answer.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSKITTISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Skittish means nervous or easily frightened, or not serious and likely to change opinions often. Learn how to use this adjective with examples, related words and phrases, and translations.

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     SKITTISH meaning: 1. (of people and animals) nervous or...

   • Znaczenie Skittish, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SKITTISH definicja: 1. (of people and animals) nervous or...

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     SKITTISH translate: （人或動物）不安的，易受驚的, （人）易變的;反復無常的. Learn more...

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     SKITTISH translate: （人或动物）不安的，易受惊的, （人）易变的;反复无常的. Learn more...

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   Skittish means lively or frisky in action, easily frightened, or bashful. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of skittish from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   If you're skittish, you're unpredictable and excitable. You've probably seen skittish horses in parades — the loud noises and crowds of people make them very nervous and jumpy. The adjective skittish isn't just for animals — humans can be skittish too.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › skittishSKITTISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Skittish means nervous or easily frightened, or not serious and likely to change opinions often. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with examples and related words.

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   Skittish definition: apt to start or shy. See examples of SKITTISH used in a sentence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › skittishSKITTISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Skittish means easily frightened or excited, or not concentrating on anything seriously. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › skittishSkittish - definition of skittish by The Free Dictionary

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    Skittish means moving quickly and lightly, restlessly active or nervous, undependably variable, or shy. Find out the origin, related words, and translations of skittish in this comprehensive online dictionary.