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Rareskittish
The correct spelling is skittish.
How to pronounce skittish
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈskɪtɪʃ/
Say it like: Ski-tti-sh
The correct spelling is skittish. Easily scared or startled; timid. For example: "The cat likes people he knows, but he is skittish around strangers."
Usage Examples
“The cat likes people he knows, but he is skittish around strangers.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Easily scared or startled; timid.
- 2.Wanton; changeable; fickle
- 3.Difficult to manage; tricky.
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