skittish meaning
UK US /ˈskɪtɪʃ/ 2 syllables
skittish (adjective): unpredictably excitable (especially of horses).
Definition of skittish
- unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
Synonyms: flighty, spooky, nervous
Similar: excitable
Related forms: skittishness
How to pronounce skittish
skittish is pronounced /ˈskɪtɪʃ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SK · words ending in SH · 8-letter words
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