Skip rope Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɪp/ /ˈɹoʊp
SKIP ROHP
skˈɪp/ /ɹˈəʊp
SKIP ROHP
Definition
To jump over a rope that is swung under your feet and over your head, usually as a game or exercise.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in North America; 'jump rope' is more frequently used in the US, but both are understood. Mostly informal, often used with children, fitness, or playground talk. Always used as an activity rather than an object.
Spanish: saltar la cuerdaPortuguese (BR): pular cordaPortuguese (PT): saltar à cordaChinese (Simplified): 跳绳Chinese (Traditional): 跳繩Hindi: कूदना रस्सीArabic: نط الحبلBengali: দড়ি লাফানোRussian: прыгать через скакалкуJapanese: 縄跳びをするVietnamese: nhảy dâyKorean: 줄넘기하다Turkish: ip atlamakUrdu: رسی کودناIndonesian: lompat tali
Example Sentences
Children love to skip rope during recess.
basic
She can skip rope for ten minutes without stopping.
basic
Let's skip rope outside.
basic
I used to skip rope every morning to stay fit.
natural
They made a game out of who could skip rope the longest.
natural
If you want a quick cardio workout, just skip rope for a few minutes.
natural