skip etymology

Usage:

• As a noun:

  • A leap or jump over an obstacle.
  • A similar movement, such as a hop or bound.
  • A short distance covered by a jump or leap.
  • A small light toy that is propelled by hitting the ground and bouncing back up.

• As a verb:

  • To jump or leap over an obstacle.
  • To move in a series of jumps or leaps.
  • To move quickly and lightly.
  • To avoid or evade something.

• Examples:

  • "She skipped over the puddle with ease."
  • "The children skipped down the sidewalk."
  • "The ball skipped across the surface of the water."
  • "He skipped his appointment to go to the movies."

• Synonyms:

  • Leap, jump, bound, hop, bounce, frolic

• Antonyms:

  • Walk, run, crawl, sit, stand

skip relate terms

• skipper

  Etymology and Origin of Skipper The word skipper comes from the Middle Dutch word s

• ship

  Etymology The word ship ultimately derives from the Proto Germanic skīpam meaning

• skipping

  Synonyms for skip leap jump hop bound bounce vault spring hurdle skip rope frivol omi

• skip

  Usage As a noun A leap or jump over an obstacle A similar movement such as a hop o

• jump

  Etymology The word jump is derived from the Middle English word jumpen which in turn

• ricochet

  Etymology From Middle English ricochet from Old French ricochet from Provençal

• trip

  Etymology The word trip has multiple etymological origins Old Norse treppa to ju

• ricochet

  Etymology From Middle English ricochet from Old French ricochet from Provençal

• startle

  Etymology Middle English starten from Old English steortan to start leap rear up

• recoil

  Etymology The word recoil has its origins in two French words reculer to move bac

• prod

  Etymology Latin prodere meaning to betray to expose Old French proder prower me

• drop

  Etymology From Middle English droppe from Old English dropa ddropa drop small porti