skipping
nounUK /ˈskɪp.ɪŋ/
US /ˈskɪp.ɪŋ/
The act of jumping lightly with both feet or hopping along.
The children were skipping happily in the playground.
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2. The act of leaving out or omitting something.
Skipping breakfast made him feel hungry by noon.
3. A game or activity of jumping over a rope swung over the head and under the feet.
She spent the afternoon skipping with her friends.
4. The act of not attending something, such as a class or event.
Skipping class is not a good idea.