(adj) thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation, Syn. panic-stricken, terrified, frightened, panicked, panic-struck, Example:became panicky as the snow deepened; felt panicked before each exam; trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd; the terrified horse bolted
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
adj. Same as panic-stricken; as, the travellers became panicky as the snow deepened. Syn. -- panic-stricken, panic-struck, petrified, terrified, frightened. [ WordNet 1.5 ]