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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
skitter
This word evokes a sense of nervous energy or sudden, erratic motion. It is most frequently associated with small animals, insects, or light objects, suggesting a lack of weight and a high frequency of contact with the surface. The sound implied is often a series of light, clicking, or scratching noises.
In a social or emotional context, it can describe a feeling of restlessness or an inability to remain still. It differs from "scurry" in that it emphasizes the lightness and superficiality of the movement rather than just the speed or the intent to hide.
Meanings
Examples
A small spider skittered across the kitchen floor.
The toddler skittered toward the toy box with a giggle.
I saw a cockroach skitter away as soon as I flipped the light switch.
The frightened mouse skittered off into the dark alley.
She skittered a coin across the polished mahogany table.
Wait, did something just skitter behind that curtain?
The pebbles skittered across the ice as the wind picked up.
Phrasal Verbs
skitter away
to move quickly and lightly away from a person or object, often due to fear or surprise