Skip Definition & Meaning
skip
- noun
- a gait in which steps and hops alternate
- a mistake resulting from neglect
- verb
- bypass; "He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible"
- intentionally fail to attend; "cut class"
- jump lightly
- leave suddenly; "She persuaded him to decamp"; "skip town"
- bound off one point after another
- cause to skip over a surface; "Skip a stone across the pond"
"Skip" in song lyrics
See how skip is used in real songs:
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"My flow will make a killer want to hop and skip"
The 49ers f/ Midnight Bully — Regain Control -
"Fact is, you can never catch me on the track skip"
60 Second Assassin f/ Planet Asia — The Throne -
"And it's no stopping me, how low can you skip?"
9th Prince f/ Beretta 9, Dom Pachino — We Supreme
Words that rhyme with skip
Usage tips for "skip"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "skip" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for skip to find words that pair well.
Use "skip" in a verse
Now that you know what "skip" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does skip mean?
- a gait in which steps and hops alternate a mistake resulting from neglect bypass; "He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible" intentionally fail to attend; "cut class" jump lightly leave suddenly; "She persuaded him to decamp"; "skip town" bound off one point after another cause to skip over a surface; "Skip a stone across the pond"
- What part of speech is skip?
- Skip is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does skip have?
- Skip has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).