Associations to the word «Skittish»

Wiktionary

SKITTISH, adjective. Easily scared or startled; timid.
SKITTISH, adjective. Wanton; changeable; fickle

Dictionary definition

SKITTISH, adjective. Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses).

Wise words

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