Meaning of the word skipjack in English
What does skipjack mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
skipjack
US /ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
UK /ˈskɪp.dʒæk/
Noun
1.
a small, fast-swimming tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) that is an important food fish, found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide
Example:
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The fishermen caught a large skipjack tuna.
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Skipjack is often used in canned tuna products.
2.
a person who skips or jumps lightly
Example:
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The young boy was a little skipjack, always bouncing around.
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She moved through the crowd like a nimble skipjack.