Meaning of the word skipping in English
What does skipping mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
skipping
US /ˈskɪp.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈskɪp.ɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the action of jumping lightly and quickly, typically over a rope that is swung over the head and under the feet
Example:
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The children enjoyed skipping in the park.
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Her energetic skipping made her stand out.
Verb
1.
jumping lightly and quickly, typically over a rope that is swung over the head and under the feet
Example:
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She was skipping happily down the street.
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The children were skipping rope in the playground.
2.
omitting or leaving out something
Example:
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He was skipping the difficult parts of the book.
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The software is skipping some files during the backup.
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