skeeter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skeeter
First recorded in 1835–40; by shortening and respelling, with dialectal substitution of -er for final -o
Example Sentences
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Forrest Gump is the same as Miss Daisy or Emma Stone’s Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan in “The Help,” only he is the feather we see floating through the air in his movie’s opening credits.
From Salon
She added that the “Cousin Skeeter” actor would “mostly be bedridden” as part of his recovery.
From Los Angeles Times
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said crews first tried to herd the bottlenose dolphin out of Skeeter Island Creek in Cape May Court House, where it was first reported May 16.
From Seattle Times
Together they shaped a lush yet spacious sound with echoes of Skeeter Davis and Fleetwood Mac.
From Los Angeles Times
“Dark colors are not recommended in prime skeeter habitats because they stand out more, particularly in regards to background and contrasts,” Markowski said.
From Los Angeles Times
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