Skiff

/skɪf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, light boat that is usually flat-bottomed and designed for shallow water.

He took his skiff out on the lake to fish for trout.

A small rowboat or sailboat.

The skiff was perfect for navigating the narrow canals.

A type of small boat that can be propelled by oars, sails, or a small engine.

They used a skiff to reach the remote island.

Middle English, from Middle Dutch 'schif', meaning 'boat'.

skiffing around

Moving aimlessly in a small boat.

canoe

A light narrow boat, propelled by paddles.

dinghy

A small inflatable or rigid boat.

To skiff someone

He skiffed his friend for not showing up to the party.

Skiff it

Just skiff it, and let's move on.