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Skirted: meaning, definitions and examples

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skirted

 

[ skษœหrtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

avoiding issues

To skirt means to go around or avoid an issue, problem, or obstacle rather than dealing with it directly. It can also refer to the act of keeping a distance from a particular topic.

Synonyms

avoid, bypass, evade

Examples of usage

  • She skirted the issue in the meeting.
  • The politician skirted around the controversial question.
  • He often skirts personal topics when talking to reporters.
Context #2 | Verb

borders or edges

Skirt can also refer to the action of going along the border or edge of something. This usage involves moving along a periphery rather than through the center.

Synonyms

border, fringe, outline

Examples of usage

  • They skirted the edge of the forest while hiking.
  • We skirted the lake during our run.
  • The car skirted the cliff edge dangerously.

Translations

Translations of the word "skirted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เคฐเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rock

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะดะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spรณdnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jupe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ falda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ูˆุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suknฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sukลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ™ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pils

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัŽะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™tษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ falda

Word origin

The word 'skirt' has its roots in Middle English 'skurte,' which is derived from the Old Norse word 'skyrta,' meaning 'shirt' or 'to cover.' The term evolved in the late Middle Ages to refer specifically to a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist, primarily associated with women's fashion. Over time, the verb form 'to skirt' emerged, indicating the act of going around or avoiding something, likely influenced by the idea of a skirt as a garment that flows around the body. The dual meanings of skirt as both a noun and verb have solidified its place in the English language, reflecting physical and metaphorical navigation around boundaries or issues.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,906, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.