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panicky

pa·nicky

UK/ˈpænɪki/ US/ˈpænɪki/ uncommon

adjective

1.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

  • “became panicky as the snow deepened”
  • “felt panicked before each exam”
  • “trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd”
  • “the terrified horse bolted”

Origin

From panic + -y.

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