Definitions

1. verb

to move lightly or quickly with a scuttling motion, often in a nervous or agitated manner

“The kitten skittered across the floor, its tail twitching back and forth.”

2. verb

to move with a jerky or erratic motion

“The car skittered on the icy road, narrowly avoiding a collision.”

3. noun

a sudden, nervous movement, especially of a person’s feet or legs

“She couldn’t help but notice the skitter in her daughter’s eyes as she walked into the dark room.”