Skippy

adj, name

adj, name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterized by skipping movements.

    "Ronaldo had the best moves, skippy little stutter-steps that allowed him to get around defenders time and again."

  2. 2
    Having an upbeat rhythm, suitable to skip to.

    "Later, the second verse sees him dip into rapid, skippy rap flows that underline a sturdy grounding in grime and hip-hop (and reflect a clear desire for fresh technical challenges)."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Nickname given to people of Australian origin by the British.

Synonyms

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Example

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"Ronaldo had the best moves, skippy little stutter-steps that allowed him to get around defenders time and again."

Etymology

Etymology 1

In reference to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, an Australian television series of the 1960s.

Etymology 2

From skip + -y.

Related phrases

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