"Skittle" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Skittle" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Skittle" Meaning

A small, brightly colored, round candy in the shape of a fish, leaf, or other design, typically surrounded by a sugar coating.

"Skittle" Examples

Usage Examples for "Skittle"


1. Idiomatic Expression

- "The rumor was a skittle for the media to discuss. It started as a small gossip and soon became a major topic for debate."

2. Brand Name Reference

- "After eating a handful of Skittle candies, I noticed that my fingers turned out to be orange for a few hours."

3. Analogous Situation

- "The new tax legislation acted as a skittle judgment, propelling the public debate into polarized arguments about its implications on economic recovery."

4. Figurative Language

- "The unexpected turn of events was a skittle shot of adrenaline that caught everyone off guard and dramatically shifted the course of the discussion."

5. Metaphorical Use

- "The rising number of infections was a skittle in the medical community, a sudden unforeseen event that required urgent action to contain the outbreak."

"Skittle" Similar Words

Skitter

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To move unsteadily or irregularly, as if about to fall; to move with a lurching or staggering motion.

Skittered

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Skittered is not a word in the English language. However, the word "skitter" has a few possible meanings:<br><br>1. to move quickly and unsteadily, often in a nervous or fussy way.<br>Example: "Her nervous fingers skittered across the keyboard."<br>2. to give off sparks or small, rapid movements, often due to friction.<br>Example: "The sparks skittered from the wheels as they scraped against the concrete."<br>3. a rare or obsolete verb meaning to change color or paint, often quickly or superficially.<br>Example: (archaic) "The old wooden boat skittered a fresh coat of paint."<br><br>It's possible that "skittered" is a misspelling or a variation of one of these words.

Skittering

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Verb: to move quickly and lightly from one place to another, with a rapid, twitching movement.<br><br>Example: "The mice were skittering around the baseboard."

Skitters

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To walk or run with a light, quick, irregular step, typically because of some weakness or unsteadiness in the legs.

Skittery

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Nervous or unsteady, typically in a charming or attractive way.

Skittish

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Nervously anxious or easily alarmed. Relating to or characteristic of people who are nervous and irritable, often in a way that is exaggerated or unreasonable.

Skittishly

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In a shy or nervous manner, having difficulty getting things done or making decisions because of fear of failure or judgment.

Skittishness

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A state of being easily startled or frightened, or having a nervous or anxious temperament.

Skittles

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Skittles are a brand of small, chewy candies that are typically fruit-flavored and have a bright, colorful appearance. They are usually small and bean-shaped, with a shiny sugar coating. Skittles have a sweet and slightly tart taste and are widely popular as a snack or dessert in many parts of the world.

Skive

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To put in as little effort as possible in order to avoid work or effort. Avoiding responsibility or hard work.

Skived

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Skiver

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A skiver is a person who shirks or avoids physical work or responsibility, especially for people in a heavy manual labor job. For example: A skiver is always finding excuses to avoid doing the heavy lifting.

Skives

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To skive: to evade work or responsibility by leaving early or avoiding tasks, often before the end of the scheduled time.

Skiving

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To skive means to avoid doing one's work or duty through shirking or evading it, often by pretending to be ill or indisposed.

Skivvies

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Undergarments, especially a sleeveless undershirt.

Skivvy

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A low-ranking or junior sailor, originally a British naval term.