skittering
verbDivide skittering into syllables:
skit · ter · ing
How to pronounce skittering:
Definition of skittering:
- skittering (verb):
- to glide or skip lightly or quickly
Synonyms for skittering:
dancing
darting
flickering
flicking
flitting
fluttering
flying
roaming
scampering
scudding
scurrying
scuttling
skipping
wandering
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