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skittered

/skɪtərd/ verb · British & US
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What does skittered mean?

verb

Past tense of skitter, to move quickly and lightly from one place to another, often in a nervous or agitated manner.

Example

"The children skittered around the playground, their laughter and shouts filling the air."

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