skipping

/ ˈskɪpɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of jumping over a rope that is held and swung either by the person jumping or by two other people, as a game or for exercise

Example Sentences

In alarming numbers, people are skipping meals to save money, paying bills with credit cards and tapping into savings.

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Ogier's exploit was all the more remarkable as he was competing as a 'part-time' driver this year, skipping three of the 14 rallies.

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The famed investor supported Mayer as he weighed skipping college, saying Mayer could instead attend “Munger University.”

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It added that although inflation had eased, "many families still cannot meet basic needs without reducing food quality or skipping meals".

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We think it’s worth skipping the base model and its dual 7-inch screen setup.

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