Synonyms for

Skipping

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

Definition

Moving along lightly, bouncing or hopping repeatedly on one foot or both feet.

Synonyms & similar words

skitter hop hopskip vamoose cut jump boundoff passover decamp skipover skim skip hopping jumping leaping springing dancing prancing bounding galloping flitting frolicking running playing romping vaulting bobbing skittering scampering jogging trotting pacing

Synonyms by register

Formal

bypassing omitting disregarding neglecting

Informal

hopping bouncing jogging frolicking

Literary

gamboling prancing tripping

Antonyms

walking crawling standing remaining staying stopping lingering

Common collocations

  • skipping rope
  • skipping class
  • skipping stones
  • skipping a beat
  • skipping town
  • skipping over
  • skipping ahead

Word family

noun skip
verb skip
adjective skippy

Usage note

The word 'skipping' can refer to both a physical action of alternating steps and the act of omitting or bypassing something. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The children were skipping happily in the park.
  2. She was skipping to the beat of the music.
  3. The athlete was skipping rope to warm up before the race.
  4. The rabbit was skipping through the meadow.
  5. He was skipping stones across the pond.

Quotes

  • I'm skipping rope with my feet tied.
  • I'm skipping school, but I'm not a fool.
  • You can't skip the struggle, but you can skip the drama.

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