Meaning of the word skipping in English

What does skipping mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

skipping

US /ˈskɪp.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈskɪp.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the action of jumping lightly and quickly, typically over a rope that is swung over the head and under the feet

Example:
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The children enjoyed skipping in the park.
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Her energetic skipping made her stand out.
2.

the action of omitting or leaving out something

Example:
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The teacher noticed the student's skipping of several questions on the test.
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His frequent skipping of classes led to poor grades.

Verb

1.

jumping lightly and quickly, typically over a rope that is swung over the head and under the feet

Example:
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She was skipping happily down the street.
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The children were skipping rope in the playground.
2.

omitting or leaving out something

Example:
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He was skipping the difficult parts of the book.
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The software is skipping some files during the backup.