skither

/ˈskɪðər/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or glide with a sudden, nervous motion, especially when afraid or uneasy.

“She began to skither nervously as the snake slithered closer.”

2. noun

a nervous or uneasy movement, especially of the feet.

“The skither in her step betrayed her fear of the dark.”

Synonyms

  • fidget
  • shift

Antonyms

  • firm
  • stand