Skipper

/ˈskɪpər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is in charge of a ship or boat.

The skipper navigated the vessel through the stormy seas.

A captain or leader of a sports team, especially in cricket or soccer.

The team was greatly influenced by their skilled skipper.

A type of butterfly, specifically belonging to the family Hesperiidae.

We spotted a colorful skipper fluttering in the garden.

verb

To skip; to omit or pass over something.

Let's skipper the first chapter and start with the second one.

Middle Dutch 'schipper', from 'schip' (ship) + '-er' (agent suffix).

skipper's mate

The first officer or assistant to the captain.

skipper away

To leave or depart quickly.

skipped a beat

To experience a moment of sudden shock or surprise.

ship

A large boat for traveling on water.

navigation

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning a route.

Someone who avoids responsibilities.

Don't be a skipper, take charge of your duties.

To skip or abandon an event or responsibility.

She decided to skipper out of the meeting and go home early.