Synonyms for

Skid

Verb / skɪd / Another word for skid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to slide uncontrollably, usually sideways

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Common collocations

  • skid mark
  • skid plate
  • skid row
  • skid out of control
  • skid to a halt
  • skid on ice
  • skid prevention

Word family

noun skid
verb skid

Usage note

Primarily used to describe uncontrolled sliding, especially of a vehicle. 'Skiddoo' is an archaic slang term meaning to leave quickly.

Example sentences

  1. The skateboarder skidded to a stop.
  2. The car skidded on the wet pavement and hit a tree.
  3. The ice skater skidded across the ice.
  4. The toy car skidded down the ramp.
  5. The bike skidded on the gravel and the rider fell off.

Quotes

  • I'm a skid, and I'm alive. I'm alive!
  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.
  • Life is like a movie, and you're the star. You can have drama, comedy, action, and adventure. But most important, you have to have love. Without it, life is incomplete.

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