Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Skittish"

A: "The skittish cat hid under the bed when it heard the thunder"

"She was still skittish from this afternoon"

"My daughter's very skittish, she jumps at the smallest sounds"

A: Her cat is so skittish! Every time someone new comes to visit, he hides in the basement.

A: Someone who is skittish is easily frightened, while someone who is touchy is easily upset.
"The skittish cat immediately ran when strangers tried to pet him."
"It's not your fault she got mad at you. She's just touchy, that's all."

A: frivolous - not having any serious purpose or value

skittish - nervous or excited; easily scared