Panicky

Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪki/

Definitions of panicky

adjective describing a state of being extremely worried or fearful

Example Sentences

A1 She felt panicky when she couldn't find her keys.

A2 The panicky driver swerved to avoid hitting the animal.

B1 The panicky passengers rushed to the emergency exits when the alarm sounded.

B2 His panicky behavior only made the situation worse.

C1 Despite feeling panicky, she managed to keep a calm demeanor in front of the clients.

C2 The panicky atmosphere in the room was palpable as the deadline approached.

Examples of panicky in a Sentence

formal She felt panicky when she realized she had lost her passport.

informal I always get panicky before exams.

slang Don't get all panicky, everything will be fine.

figurative The stock market crash caused a panicky reaction among investors.

Grammatical Forms of panicky

• past tense: panicked
• plural: panicky
• comparative: more panicky
• superlative: most panicky
• present tense: panic
• future tense: will panic
• perfect tense: has panicked
• continuous tense: is panicking
• singular: panicky
• positive degree: panicky
• infinitive: to panic
• gerund: panicking
• participle: panicking

Origin and Evolution of panicky

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'panicky' originated from the noun 'panic', which comes from the Greek god Pan, who was believed to cause sudden fear and terror.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a state of sudden fear or alarm similar to the effects of Pan's presence, 'panicky' has evolved to also describe a state of anxious or nervous behavior.