30+ Words that rhyme with skittish
Skittish is a 2-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brutish, coltish, coquettish. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of skittish
- adjective
- unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "skittish" in lyrics
See how skittish is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Never take the Chex Mix cause you always get skittish"
The Lonely Island f/ Norah Jones — Dreamgirl
What do these rhymes mean?
- brutish
- resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility; "beastly desires"; "a bestial nature"; "brute force
- coltish
- given to merry frolicking; "frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes"
- coquettish
- like a coquette
- doltish
- heavy and dull and stupid
- fattish
- somewhat fat
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "skittish" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like brutish, coltish, coquettish create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "skittish" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.