skittery
/ˈskɪtəri/
adjective
- Moving quickly and lightly in an unpredictable or nervous way.
- The skittery squirrel darted across the lawn and up a tree.
- Her skittery fingers tapped nervously on the table during the interview.
- The skittery crab disappeared sideways into a hole in the sand.
- Nervous, restless, or easily startled.
- The horse became skittery when a plastic bag blew across the path.
- The cat was skittery around the new puppy, jumping at every movement.
- After drinking too much coffee, he felt skittery and unable to focus.