The difference between Jumpy and Skittish
When used as adjectives, jumpy means nervous and excited, whereas skittish means easily scared or startled.
check bellow for the other definitions of Jumpy and Skittish
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Jumpy as an adjective:
Nervous and excited.
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Skittish as an adjective:
Easily scared or startled; timid.
Examples:
"The cat likes people he knows, but he is skittish around strangers."
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Skittish as an adjective:
Wanton; changeable; fickle
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Skittish as an adjective:
Difficult to manage; tricky.