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SKITTISH

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Skittish.

How to pronounce skittish:

US

Skittish - as an adjective satellite

Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flightynervousspooky

Skittish - as an adjective

Easily scared or startled; timid.

Example: "The cat likes people he knows, but he is skittish around strangers."

Wanton; changeable; fickle

Difficult to manage; tricky.

Example Sentences

"The skittish kitten kept pouncing on every moving object."
"Her skittish behavior made it difficult to approach her."
"The skittish colt was easily frightened by loud noises."
"He had a skittish personality and was always on edge."
"The skittish dog barked at any unfamiliar sound."
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Word Game Points

Is SKITTISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skittish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SKITTISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SKITTISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skittish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SKITTISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SKITTISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skittish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SKITTISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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