Skip Definition

skip
noun
  1. a gait in which steps and hops alternate
  2. a mistake resulting from neglect
verb
  1. bypass; "He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible"
  2. intentionally fail to attend; "cut class"
  3. jump lightly
  4. leave suddenly; "She persuaded him to decamp"; "skip town"
  5. bound off one point after another
  6. cause to skip over a surface; "Skip a stone across the pond"

"Skip" in song lyrics

See how skip is used in real songs:

  • "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.

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