adj
panicky
PA-nih-kee
Panicky (adj) means showing or feeling panic; anxious and flustered. Example: “His voice sounded panicky on the phone.”
adj
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Showing or feeling panic; anxious and flustered.
"His voice sounded panicky on the phone."
How to use panicky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual way of describing someone acting jumpy or fearful.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more panicky
- Superlative
- most panicky
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Etymology
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.
