adj

Skippy

Skippy (adj) means marked by light, bouncy movements. Example: “She had a skippy walk that made her seem full of energy.”

adj

Marked by light, bouncy movements.

"She had a skippy walk that made her seem full of energy."

Having a lively, upbeat rhythm.

"The song has a skippy beat that makes you want to dance."

How to use Skippy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBouncy, lively, full of hop and energy.

When to use it

Informal; also used, sometimes disparagingly, as British slang for an Australian person.

Word forms

skippier comparative, skippiest superlative

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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.

· First attested 1960

Class of 1960 Skippy joined the language around 1960.

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Rhymes for Skippy

hippy nippy zippy lippy dippy sippy tippy pippy drippy chippy trippy snippy

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Frequently asked questions

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.