skittish meaning

UK US /ˈskɪtɪʃ/ 2 syllables

skittish (adjective): unpredictably excitable (especially of horses).

Definition of skittish

  1. 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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