scutter

verb

scut·​ter ˈskə-tər How to pronounce scutter (audio)
scuttered; scuttering; scutters

Word History

Etymology

alteration of scuttle entry 1

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scutter was in 1781

Cite this Entry

“Scutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scutter. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!