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/skɜːrt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A woman's outer garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs.
She wore a beautiful red skirt that swirled as she danced.
The lower part of a coat, dress, or other garment.
The skirt of her dress was adorned with lace.
A region or area that is adjacent to something.
They live on the skirt of the city, where the mountains begin.
verb
To move around the edge of something; to avoid or evade.
We decided to skirt the issue instead of addressing it directly.
To go around or past the edge of something.
The hikers skirted the lake to find a good camping spot.
To be on the border or edge of something.
The town skirts the edge of the forest.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old Norse 'skyrta' meaning 'shirt'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
skirt around
To avoid dealing directly with something.
skirt the issue
To avoid discussing a particular topic.
the skirt of something
The outer edge or boundary of something.
Related Words
hem
The finished edge of a piece of clothing.
petticoat
A woman's undergarment worn under a skirt.
gown
A long elegant dress.
Slang Meanings
To leave quickly.
He skirted out of the party before anyone noticed.