Jumpy vs. Skittish — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Jumpy and Skittish
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Jumpy
Characterized by fitful, jerky movements.
Skittish
Skittish is a 2000 album by Mike Doughty, and Doughty's first solo album. The album was recorded in one day, July 5, 1996, with indie rock producer Kramer, and mixed on July 6.
Jumpy
On edge; nervous.
Skittish
Moving quickly and lightly; lively.
Jumpy
Nervous and excited.
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Skittish
Restlessly active or nervous; restive.
Jumpy
Tending to jump; full of jumps.
Skittish
Undependably variable; mercurial or fickle.
Jumpy
Jumping, or inducing to jump; characterized by jumps;
Skittish
Shy; bashful.
Jumpy
Being in a tense state
Skittish
Easily scared or startled; timid.
The dog likes people he knows, but he is skittish around strangers.
Skittish
Wanton; changeable; fickle.
Skittish
Difficult to manage; tricky.
Skittish
Easily frightened; timorous; shy; untrustworthy; as, a skittish colt.
Skittish
Wanton; restive; freakish; volatile; changeable; fickle.
Skittish
Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
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