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Jumpy vs. Skittish — What's the Difference?

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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