English Explanatory Dictionary

Skippy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Nickname given to people of Australian origin by the British.
adj
  1. Characterized by skipping movements.
  2. Having an upbeat rhythm, suitable to skip to.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Skippy.wav

Word forms

Skippy skippier skippiest

Etymology

In reference to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, an Australian television series of the 1960s.

Related words

skip skippy damn skippy yippee skippy
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