Word: SKIP
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Definition of SKIP
- A leaping, jumping or skipping movement.
- The act of passing over an interval from one thing to another; an omission of a part.
- A passage from one sound to another by more than a degree at once.
- To move by hopping on alternate feet.
"She will skip from one end of the sidewalk to the other."
- To leap about lightly.
- To skim, ricochet or bounce over a surface.
"The rock will skip across the pond."
- A large open-topped container for waste, designed to be lifted onto the back of a truck to remove it along with its contents. (see also skep).
- A transportation container in a mine, usually for ore or mullock.
- A skep, or basket.
- Short for skipper, the master or captain of a ship, or other person in authority.
- (specially) The captain of a sports team. Also, a form of address by the team to the captain.
- The player who calls the shots and traditionally throws the last two rocks.
- An Australian of Anglo-Celtic descent.
- (college slang) A college servant.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "skip", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "skip" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SKIP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SKIP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SKIP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SKIP:
- # the skip effect
- # master of skip
- # playing with skip
- # in terms of skip
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