What is another word for skitters?
Pronunciation: [skˈɪtəz] (IPA) 
Skitters are rapid, jittery movements, often associated with small animals like rodents, lizards, and insects. A synonym for skitters is scurries, which implies a quick and hurried movement, as if the animal is on a mission. Another synonym is flits, which suggests a light, darting motion like that of a bird. Skitters can also be likened to scampers, which conveys a sense of energy and playfulness. In some contexts, skitters might be referred to as skitterscatters, a word that rhymes with pitter-patters and evokes a similarly frenetic pace. Other options include zips, dashes, and flashes, all of which imply fast and unpredictable movements.
