1. nervous, jumpy, or easily startled
Usage: informal
2. moving in a quick, erratic, or unsteady manner
Usage: informal

Examples

• The horse became skittery when thunder rumbled overhead.
• She felt skittery before her job interview.
• The cat made skittery movements across the slippery floor.
• His skittery handwriting showed how nervous he was.
• The skittery squirrel darted between the trees.
• After too much coffee, I always feel skittery and restless.