adj

panicky

PA-nih-kee

Panicky (adj) means showing or feeling panic; anxious and flustered. Example: “His voice sounded panicky on the phone.”

adj

Showing or feeling panic; anxious and flustered.

"His voice sounded panicky on the phone."

How to use panicky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual way of describing someone acting jumpy or fearful.

more panicky comparative, most panicky superlative

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From "panic" + the adjective-forming suffix "-y."

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What does “panicky” mean?

The word “panicky” means showing or feeling panic; anxious and flustered. In plain terms, a casual way of describing someone acting jumpy or fearful.

How do you pronounce “panicky”?

“Panicky” is pronounced PA-nih-kee (/ˈpænɪki/ in IPA).

How do you use “panicky” in a sentence?

Here is “panicky” used in a sentence: “His voice sounded panicky on the phone.”

What part of speech is “panicky”?

“Panicky” is an adjective.