skittery

adjective

skit·tery ˈski-tə-rē

: skittish

chickadees are skittery creatures, so don't expect them to linger at the bird feeder

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of skittery was in 1941

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“Skittery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skittery. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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