Skipjack Definition & Meaning
skipjack
- noun
- oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito
- medium-sized tuna-like food fish of warm Atlantic and Pacific waters; less valued than tuna
- able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound
"Skipjack" in song lyrics
See how skipjack is used in real songs:
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"fly fishing for skipjack"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with skipjack
Usage tips for "skipjack"
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