Meaning of the word skittish in English

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skittish

US /ˈskɪt̬.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈskɪt̬.ɪʃ/

Adjective

1.

(of people and animals) nervous or easily frightened:

Example:
My horse is very skittish, so I have to keep him away from traffic.
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