Definition of SKITTERY

skittery

Adj

  • skittish

Adjective

  • Easily frightened; skittish or nervous.

Examples

  • His opponent became skittery as the game neared its end, making hasty, low-value plays.

Origin / Etymology

From skitter + -y.

Scrabble Score: 15

skittery: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
skittery: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
skittery: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

skittery: valid Words With Friends Word