Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

skippy

/skˈɪpi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.69 in modern English

Syllables: skip-py
IPA: /skˈɪpi/

17

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Nickname given to people of Australian origin by the British.

adj

Characterized by skipping movements.

adj

Having an upbeat rhythm, suitable to skip to.

Example Sentences

"Ronaldo had the best moves, skippy little stutter-steps that allowed him to get around defenders time and again."
"Later, the second verse sees him dip into rapid, skippy rap flows that underline a sturdy grounding in grime and hip-hop (and reflect a clear desire for fresh technical challenges)."

Etymology

In reference to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, an Australian television series of the 1960s.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: skip

Inflected Forms

skippier (comparative) skippiest (superlative)

Phrases

damn skippy yippee skippy

Frequently Paired Words

skip skippy damn skippy yippee skippy

Rhymes With

mississippi hippie chippy zippy tippy philippi nippy dippy lippy filippi rippy rippey

Questions

How do you pronounce skippy?: The recorded pronunciation is /skˈɪpi/.
What does skippy mean?: Nickname given to people of Australian origin by the British.
Where does skippy come from?: In reference to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, an Australian television series of the 1960s.

How to pronounce skippy

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