Definition of "skip"

Kid-friendly meaning of skip, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "skip" mean?

skip (verb) — to move along with a bouncy step on one foot at a time.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (skip)

Example sentences using "skip"

Grade K–2
I skip down the path.
Grade 3–5
The little girls skipped down the sidewalk on their way home from school.
Grade 6–8
Skipping looks simple, but most kids struggle for weeks to get the rhythm right, since it requires switching feet and arms in a pattern toddlers do not figure out.

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