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/
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Noun

1.

a small, fast-swimming tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) that is an important food fish, found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide

Example:
The fishermen caught a large skipjack tuna.
Skipjack is often used in canned tuna products.
2.

a person who skips or jumps lightly

Example:
The young boy was a little skipjack, always bouncing around.
She moved through the crowd like a nimble skipjack.