Skittering

Pronunciation: /ˈskɪtˈtiˈɹɪŋ/

Skittering (verb)

  1. Moving quickly and lightly across a surface, often making a quick sound.

Examples

  • The leaves were skittering across the pavement.
  • The mouse was skittering across the floor.

Common collocations: skittering away, skittering across

Synonyms of Skittering

Neutral

Antonyms of Skittering

  • — Opposite of moving quickly; remaining in one place.
  • — Suggests slow movement or remaining longer than necessary.