30+ Words that rhyme with skittish

Skittish is a 2-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are british, brutish, coquettish. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of skittish

adjective
  1. unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)

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2 syllables

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Examples of "skittish" in lyrics

See how skittish is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Never take the Chex Mix cause you always get skittish"
    The Lonely Island f/ Norah Jones — Dreamgirl

What do these rhymes mean?

british
of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture
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
finish
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

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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 british, brutish, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with skittish?
Words that rhyme with skittish include: british, brutish, coquettish, finish, coltish, fetish, latish, cattish, doltish, fattish, and 20 more.
How many syllables does skittish have?
Skittish has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with skittish?
There are 30 words that rhyme with skittish: 30 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for skittish in a song?
The strongest rhymes for skittish in songwriting are british, brutish, coquettish. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with skittish?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with skittish include british, brutish, coquettish, finish, coltish. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: british, brutish; 1-syllable: coquettish; 2-syllable: novelettish. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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