skittery
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of skittery
Example Sentences
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Variety called it a "skittery sequel loaded down with MCU baggage", but Screen Rant pointed out that its "Rotten Tomatoes audience score Is way better than expected after negative early reviews".
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2023
On Thursday, some of the quick, chattering rhythms at the work’s center were still skittery, but broader sections played to Noseda’s and the orchestra’s strengths: big, generous gestures of sturdy sound.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2020
A brief audience Q&A follows; with Bowie shy and skittery and perhaps otherwise altered, it has the air of a polite First Contact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2016
Charting the last 50 years of wanton skittery, Frost speaks to masters of shows past such as Stephen Fry, Ronnie Corbett and Michael Palin, taking in the highs and lows of the format.
From The Guardian ● May 13, 2013
Finally what happens, there's a noise from the back and these light skittery footsteps, and then my father comes awake so fast he almost yanks me from the chair.
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
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