Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skipping
verb
/ˈskɪp.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of moving lightly and energetically, often by lifting the feet off the ground alternately in a rhythmic manner.
Examples
- The children were skipping down the street, full of joy.
- She enjoys skipping rope during her workout.
- He couldn’t help skipping a few pages while reading due to boredom.
Meaning
To skip means to jump lightly from one foot to another or to omit something.
Synonyms
- leaping
- jumping
- hopping
- skipping over
