panicky

adjective

pan·​icky ˈpanə̇kē 

-ki

sometimes -er/-est

1

: characterized by or resulting from panic

moments of panicky terror at the beginning of each attack

—R. H. Newman

: groundlessly or extremely fearful

became panicky as the snow deepened

—G. R. Stewart

2

: inclined to panic

panicky sheep

Word History

Etymology

panic entry 3 + -y

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