skiff
Skiff (noun) means a small, light boat, usually for one or two people, rowed or sailed. Example: “He rowed out to the buoy in a small skiff.”
How to use skiff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small light boat, or (regionally) a light dusting of snow.
Word forms
skiffed past tense, skiffed past tense, skiffed past tense, skiffs plural, skiffs plural, skiffs plural, Skiffs plural, skiffs singular, skiffs singular, skiffs singular
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He rowed out to the buoy in a small _____.
Etymology
From Middle French "esquif," traced back through Italian to a Germanic word for "boat" — the same root as "ship."
Rhymes for skiff
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What does “skiff” mean?
The word “skiff” means a small, light boat, usually for one or two people, rowed or sailed. In plain terms, a small light boat, or (regionally) a light dusting of snow.
How do you pronounce “skiff”?
“Skiff” is pronounced skihf (/skɪf/ in IPA).
How do you use “skiff” in a sentence?
Here is “skiff” used in a sentence: “He rowed out to the buoy in a small skiff.”
What part of speech is “skiff”?
“Skiff” is a noun.
Where does the word “skiff” come from?
The word “skiff” comes from Middle French. From Middle French "esquif," traced back through Italian to a Germanic word for "boat" — the same root as "ship.".
How many meanings does “skiff” have?
“Skiff” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, light boat, usually for one or two people, rowed or sailed.
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