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Skippy¹

Rhymes with -ɪpi

Where it comes from

In reference to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, an Australian television series of the 1960s.

proper noun

  1. Nickname given to people of Australian origin by the British.

skippy²

Rhymes with -ɪpi

Where it comes from

From skip + -y.

adjective skippier · skippiest

  1. Characterized by skipping movements. Ronaldo had the best moves, skippy little stutter-steps that allowed him to get around defenders time and again.
  2. Having an upbeat rhythm, suitable to skip to. Later, the second verse sees him dip into rapid, skippy rap flows that underline a sturdy grounding in grime and hip-hop (and reflect a clear desire for fresh technical challenges).

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@misc{skippy_2026,
  title = {skippy},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/skippy},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}