Skip off Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɪp/ /ˈɔf
SKIP-awf
skˈɪp/ /ˈɒf
SKIP-of
Definition
To leave a place quickly and lightly, often in a playful, skipping manner. It can also mean to go away secretly or avoid a duty.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and descriptive; often used for children or playful situations. Can imply innocence or sneaking away. Collocates with places or events ('skip off to lunch', 'skip off home'). Not as common as 'skip out', but more playful in tone.
Spanish: irse saltando - marcharse rápidamentePortuguese (BR): sair saltitando - escapulir-se rapidamentePortuguese (PT): sair aos saltos - fugir rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 蹦蹦跳跳地离开 - 快速离开Chinese (Traditional): 蹦蹦跳跳地離開 - 快速離開Hindi: कूदते हुए निकल जाना - जल्दी से चले जानाArabic: يغادر مسرعًا (وهو يقفز) - يهرب بسرعةBengali: উলটে হাঁটা - চুপচাপ চলে যাওয়াRussian: вскочить и уйти - ускользнутьJapanese: 跳ねて行く - こっそり抜け出すVietnamese: nhảy đi - lén rời điKorean: 폴짝 뛰어가다 - 슬쩍 빠져나가다Turkish: seke seke ayrılmak - gizlice uzaklaşmakUrdu: اچک کر جانا - خوشی سے نکل جاناIndonesian: melompat pergi - diam-diam pergi
Example Sentences
The children skipped off to the playground after school.
basic
She skipped off happily when she heard the good news.
basic
Tom skipped off before class was over.
basic
They skipped off together, giggling and holding hands.
natural
As soon as the bell rang, he skipped off without saying goodbye.
natural
Let’s skip off to the café and grab some coffee before the meeting.
natural