Meanings
skippy1
comparative skippier · superlative skippiest
- Characterized by skipping movements.
Ronaldo had the best moves, skippy little stutter-steps that allowed him to get around defenders time and again.
2008 May 22, George Vecsey, “The Rain and the Minutes Pelt Down”, in New York Times - entertainmentHaving an upbeat rhythm, suitable to skip to.
Later, the second verse sees him dip into rapid, skippy rap flows that underline a sturdy grounding in grime and hip-hop (and reflect a clear desire for fresh technical challenges).
2025 July 3, Fred Garratt-Stanley, “Kae Tempest – ‘Self Titled’ review: an inspiring reflection on identity and self-discovery”, in NME
Skippy2
- Nickname given to people of Australian origin by the British.
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
Skippy · proper noun
In reference to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, an Australian television series of the 1960s.
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Cite this entry
skippy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skippy
“skippy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skippy. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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