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Definition skip in British English

skip verb

verb
/skɪp/
1

to move forwards by jumping first on one foot and then the other

Example

Julie skipped along the pavement.

Synonyms and related words
jump bound leap
1.1

to jump over a rope that you or two other people swing above your head and then under your feet

Example

The three girls were out in the courtyard skipping.

Synonyms and related words
jump bound leap
2

to avoid doing or having something

Example

It's not a good idea to skip breakfast.

Example

She's been skipping lessons all year.

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
2.1

to not do something, but to do the next thing instead

Example

Let's skip that page and go on to the next chapter.

Example

Let's skip to the final item of business.

Synonyms and related words
bother abstain neglect
3

to move quickly from one place or thing to another

Example

She's been skipping around the country for weeks now.

Example

They kept skipping from one topic to another.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
4

to skim a stone

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim
Definition skip in British English