skipping (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈskɪpɪŋ/
Definition
Moving forward by hopping lightly from one foot to the other in a rhythmic motion.
Examples
She was skipping along the path to school.
The toddler started skipping when she heard the music.
They were skipping through the park during their lunch break.
How to Use skipping
- skip [something] (collocation)
- To omit or avoid an activity. — "We decided to skip the meeting."
- skip along (phrasal verb)
- To move forward with a light, rhythmic step. — "The children skipped along the beach."
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