How Do You Spell SKITTER?

Pronunciation: [skˈɪtə] (IPA)

The word "skitter" is spelled with five letters, beginning with the voiceless alveolar sibilant consonant sound /sk/. The next two letters, /i/ and /t/, represent the short vowel sound and voiceless alveolar plosive consonant, respectively. The final two letters, /ər/, represent the schwa sound and r-controlled vowel. The stress in this word falls on the first syllable, making it SKI-ter. "Skitter" means to move quickly and lightly, usually with small, skittish steps, like a butterfly or squirrel.

SKITTER Meaning and Definition

1. Skitter is a verb that refers to a rapid or hurried movement characterized by short, light steps or a quick, jittery motion. It commonly describes the movement of small creatures, such as insects, rodents, or other animals, but can also be applied to inanimate objects or people.

   When used to describe the movement of animals, skitter often implies a quick and nervous motion, as seen in insects like spiders scurrying across the floor or cockroaches darting away when disturbed. It can also describe the evasive movements of small rodents, like mice or squirrels, quickly maneuvering between objects or trying to avoid danger.

   In a broader context, skitter can be used to depict the quick and erratic movement of any object or person. For instance, the sound of pebbles skittering on a frozen lake or the sensation of a car skittering on an icy road. Additionally, it can depict someone walking or running in a jittery or restless manner, as if unable to remain still.

   Overall, the term skitter captures the idea of speedy, light, and jerky movements, often suggesting a sense of unease, nervousness, or evasiveness.

Top Common Misspellings for SKITTER *

• scitter 66.6666666%

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Other Common Misspellings for SKITTER

• citter
• sqatter
• skider
• skittsh
• skooter
• ssister
• skiier
• siiter
• scotter
• skatter
• scutter
• ssiter
• skicker
• kitter
• skittry
• skinier
• sticter
• soister
• kittey
• suitte
• sistter
• sittar
• skieer
• skittee
• skitted
• skittel
• skithed
• Skilter
• scittery
• shittur
• saitner
• skifte
• spitteer
• Kitrer
• skuttler
• skitzee
• Spittehr
• Spitteur
• Eskiter
• skieter
• skitzer
• scitterd
• shiteer
• schitter
• Skicher
• skootter
• Kitteri
• skatterd
• Skattel
• Skettol

Etymology of SKITTER

The word "skitter" originated in Middle English as "skiteren", which later transformed into "skittren" in the 14th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word "skjota", meaning "to shoot, launch, or dart". Over time, the meaning of "skitter" developed to describe the quick, darting movements of small creatures, such as insects or small animals.

Similar spelling words for SKITTER

• skater,
• skidder,
• skeeter.

Conjugate verb Skitter

CONDITIONAL

I would skitter

you would skitter

he/she/it would skitter

we would skitter

they would skitter

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be skittering

you would be skittering

he/she/it would be skittering

we would be skittering

they would be skittering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have skitter

you would have skitter

he/she/it would have skitter

we would have skitter

they would have skitter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been skittering

you would have been skittering

he/she/it would have been skittering

we would have been skittering

they would have been skittering

FUTURE

I will skitter

you will skitter

he/she/it will skitter

we will skitter

they will skitter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be skittering

you will be skittering

he/she/it will be skittering

we will be skittering

they will be skittering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have skittered

you will have skittered

he/she/it will have skittered

we will have skittered

they will have skittered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been skittering

you will have been skittering

he/she/it will have been skittering

we will have been skittering

they will have been skittering

IMPERATIVE

you skitter

we let´s skitter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to skitter

PAST

I skittered

you skittered

he/she/it skittered

we skittered

they skittered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was skittering

you were skittering

he/she/it was skittering

we were skittering

they were skittering

PAST PARTICIPLE

skittered

PAST PERFECT

I had skittered

you had skittered

he/she/it had skittered

we had skittered

they had skittered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been skittering

you had been skittering

he/she/it had been skittering

we had been skittering

they had been skittering

PRESENT

I skitter

you skitter

he/she/it skitters

we skitter

they skitter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am skittering

you are skittering

he/she/it is skittering

we are skittering

they are skittering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

skittering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have skittered

you have skittered

he/she/it has skittered

we have skittered

they have skittered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been skittering

you have been skittering

he/she/it has been skittering

we have been skittering

they have been skittering

I would have skittered

we would have skittered

you would have skittered

he/she/it would have skittered

they would have skittered