Synonyms for Skim

Definition of skim

adjective
  1. used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed; "yogurt made with skim milk"; "she can drink skimmed milk but should avoid butter"
noun
  1. a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid; "there was a thin skim of oil on the water"
  2. reading or glancing through quickly

9 synonyms found

Writing tips for "skim"

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"Skim" in song lyrics

See how skim is used in real songs:

  • "remove hyperpigmentation sensitive skim"
    AOL — AOL

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