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adjective
- 1. (of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared: "a skittish chestnut mare" Similar Opposite
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SKITTISH definition: 1. (of people and animals) nervous or easily frightened: 2. (of a person) not serious and likely…. Learn more.
The meaning of SKITTISH is lively or frisky in action : capricious. How to use skittish in a sentence.
SKITTISH meaning: 1. (of people and animals) nervous or easily frightened: 2. (of a person) not serious and likely…. Learn more.
Skittish definition: apt to start or shy. See examples of SKITTISH used in a sentence.
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.
Define skittish. skittish synonyms, skittish pronunciation, skittish translation, English dictionary definition of skittish. adj. 1. Moving quickly and lightly; lively. 2. Restlessly active or nervous; restive. 3. Undependably variable; mercurial or fickle. 4. Shy; bashful....
(of people) not very serious and with ideas and feelings that keep changing. (especially North American English, business) likely to change suddenly. skittish financial markets. Word Origin. See skittish in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: skittish.
They sense you tensing up at peculiar moments, acting skittish, laughing a little too hard, over-feigning outrage or surprise.
Skittish definition: apt to start or shy. See examples of SKITTISH used in a sentence.
Skittish Definition. skĭtĭsh. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Lively or playful, esp. in a coy manner. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Restlessly active or nervous; restive. American Heritage. Easily frightened; jumpy. A skittish horse. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
