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skippering

British

/ ˈskɪpərɪŋ /

noun

slang the practice of sleeping rough

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Etymology

Origin of skippering

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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Kerr was appointed captain in 2019, with Arsenal defender Steph Catley typically skippering the side since her injury.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

Pope has led Surrey in one County Championship match in 2021 and eight times in the T20 Blast this season, skippering a side including Lawrence.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

It said one was suspected of skippering the vessel, and the other of assisting him.

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2022

Slater was called up to the England Saxons squad in 2012, skippering them to victory over the Crusaders in New Zealand in 2014.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2022

"Give Cappy Ricks one look into Matt Peasley's face and I'll be skippering the Retriever," he declared.

From Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

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