skipping
word · lemma: skip
Definition
'Skipping' means moving forward by bouncing lightly or jumping from one foot to the other, often used by children playing. It can also mean leaving something out, like skipping a step or skipping a meal.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both jumping motion (common with children or 'skipping rope') and omitting something ('skipping class'). In the sense of moving in a playful way, more common with children. For leaving something out, often with 'skip + noun', like 'skipping breakfast'. Not used for simply jumping up and down in place.
Example Sentences
The children are skipping in the playground.
basic
She loves skipping rope after school.
basic
He is skipping breakfast today.
basic
I ended up skipping a few pages because the story was slow.
natural
Whenever she’s happy, she starts skipping down the street.
natural
Are you skipping class again?
natural