skort
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of skort
1985–90; blend of skirt and shorts (in the sense “pants that end above the knee”)
Example Sentences
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Robinson went into her parents’ closet and dressed herself in a polo, a skort and a visor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025
In the video clip, Alexander is seen performing the song on a rooftop at night-time wearing a pinstripe jacket with the sleeves cut off, a matching skort and a home-made rosette badge.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024
In this mirror selfie, Sayler’s wearing a “Paloma” skort and sports bra from Seattle eco-friendly activewear company Girlfriend Collective and a sheer top from Fremont Vintage Mall.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2022
Barty, who prefers not to wear dresses on the court, was given a tank top and skort with similar elements.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2021
If not, the word "skort" must have some other meaning which I am unacquainted with.
From Notes and Queries, Number 77, April 19, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by George Bell
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