Basic Details
Word: Panicky
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling very anxious or worried, often in a way that is excessive.
Synonyms: Frantic, anxious, jittery
Antonyms: Calm, relaxed, composed
Idioms and Phrases
- Panic button: A way to describe a quick way to react to a sudden problem. Example: "When the fire alarm rang, she pressed the panic button and ran outside."
- Run around like a chicken with its head cut off: To be very confused and restless. Example: "When the exam results were announced, the students ran around like chickens with their heads cut off."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When the teacher said there would be a surprise test, the students became panicky and started whispering nervously.
Example 2: She felt panicky when she realised she had lost her backpack on the way to school.
Example 3: During the storm, many people felt panicky as they rushed to find shelter.
Fun Fact
The word "panicky" comes from the Greek god Pan, who was associated with the irrational fear known as "panic." It is believed that his unexpected appearances in the wild would scare people, hence the term.
Famous Quote
"Panic is the sudden desertion of us, and it always invades the mind when we are in a moment of stress." - John Steinbeck
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "panicky" mean?
a) Feeling relaxed
b) Feeling very anxious or worried
c) Being excited
d) Feeling sleepy
Answer: b) Feeling very anxious or worried
2. Which of these is a synonym of "panicky"?
a) Calm
b) Frantic
c) Joyful
d) Peaceful
Answer: b) Frantic
3. What is an antonym of "panicky"?
a) Relaxed
b) Anxious
c) Jittery
d) Nervous
Answer: a) Relaxed
4. Which sentence uses "panicky" correctly?
a) The panicky dog barked at everyone it saw.
b) The panicky turtle was the fastest in the race.
c) She felt panicky when she forgot her lines during the play.
d) The sun was panicky in the sky.
Answer: c) She felt panicky when she forgot her lines during the play.
5. Which idiom is related to feeling panicky?
a) Cool as a cucumber
b) Panic button
c) As happy as a clam
d) Jumping for joy
Answer: b) Panic button
