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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

skittering

/skɪˈtɛrɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does skittering mean?

verb

Moving or making a rapid, light, scurrying sound, typically with a nervous or agitated quality. To move quickly and lightly, often in a nervous or agitated manner.

Example

"The leaves skittered across the sidewalk as the children played."

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