Skippy
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Adj — Marked by light, bouncy movements.
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Etymology
Popularised by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, a 1960s Australian TV show, which also led to "Skippy" being used informally in Britain for Australians.
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What does “Skippy” mean?
The word “Skippy” means marked by light, bouncy movements. In plain terms, bouncy, lively, full of hop and energy.
How do you use “Skippy” in a sentence?
Here is “Skippy” used in a sentence: “She had a skippy walk that made her seem full of energy.”
What part of speech is “Skippy”?
“Skippy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Skippy” come from?
The word “Skippy” dates back to around 1960. Popularised by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, a 1960s Australian TV show, which also led to "Skippy" being used informally in Britain for Australians.
How many meanings does “Skippy” have?
“Skippy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: marked by light, bouncy movements.