Skitter: meaning, definitions and examples

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skitter

 

[ หˆskษชtษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

quick movement

To skitter means to move rapidly and lightly, often in a scattered, unpredictable way. This verb is frequently used to describe small creatures, like insects or small animals, that move quickly across a surface. It can also refer to objects that slide or glide smoothly across a surface, reflecting a sense of agility. Skittering can evoke imagery of spontaneity and playfulness, often associated with the quick movements in nature.

Synonyms

dart, hasten, scurry, skate

Examples of usage

  • The leaves skittered across the pavement in the wind.
  • The mouse skittered away at the sound of footsteps.
  • She watched the skittering bugs on the garden path.

Translations

Translations of the word "skitter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรผpfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฑะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skakaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃ›ใณ่ทณใญใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋›ฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skรกkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรกkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hoppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltar

Etymology

The word 'skitter' originated in the early 19th century, with its roots in the dialectal term 'skit,' which means to move lightly or nimbly. The term 'skit' can be traced back to the Middle English 'skit' derived from Old Norse 'skota,' meaning a swift or quick movement. Over time, 'skitter' evolved to describe not just the rapid movement of small animals or insects but also the action of objects sliding or gliding over surfaces. This expanded definition captures both the playful and unpredictable nature of skittering behavior, reflecting a cultural fascination with the natural world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,603, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.