panicky

adjective (panicky)

«panicky» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal) Panicky means feeling or showing sudden great fear or worry, so that you cannot think calmly. tree →

In the lessons

In stories: a panicky voice, a panicky crowd. In everyday life and safety: «I felt panicky when I lost Mum in the shop» — the advice is to stop, breathe and find a safe adult.

Examples

I felt panicky when I couldn't find my ticket. tree →
The panicky horse ran round the field. tree →
Her voice sounded panicky on the phone. tree →
Take deep breaths if you feel panicky. tree →
The crowd became panicky when the lights went out. tree →
He gets panicky before tests. tree →

Note

Spelling: panic + k + y (panicky), just like panicked, panicking. Noun and verb: panic. Informal.

On Mova

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