What does "skua" mean?

Any of various predatory seabirds of the genus Stercorarius that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.

What is a synonym for "skua"?

Common synonyms include: bonxie.

/ˈskjuːə/ noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
Any of various predatory seabirds of the genus Stercorarius that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.
2
gull-like jaeger of northern seas wordnet

Verb

1
To steal, or borrow without permission. slang, transitive
"We skua crew mess pastries and cheese, skua toe warmers, gloves. I skuaed her chocolate. Can't help it."

"We skua crew mess pastries and cheese, skua toe warmers, gloves. I skuaed her chocolate. Can't help it."

From Faroese skúgvur (“Great Skua”), from Old Norse skúfr, of unknown origin.