Meaning & Definition of word "Skittles"
Skittles
/ˈskɪtəlz/
noun:
- 1. A game in which players kick or throw a ball to knock down a set of wooden pins, typically arranged in a triangular formation.
- Example: We decided to play skittles at the pub, taking turns to see who could knock down the most pins.
- 2. A type of candy, small and fruit-flavored, often coated in sugar and shaped like a disk.
- Example: I bought a bag of Skittles to share with my friends during the movie.
verb:
- 1. To knock down the skittles in the game of skittles.
- Example: He skittled all the pins in his first turn, impressing everyone at the alley.
Etymology
●The term originates from the mid-19th century, possibly derived from the word 'skittle', which refers to the game itself.
Common Phrases and Expressions
taste the rainbow:
An advertising slogan implying a variety or multitude of choices.
Skittles on your tongue:
A phrase describing the sensation of different flavors in your mouth.
Related Words
candy:
A sweet confection made with sugar.
bowling:
A sport in which players roll a ball to knock down pins.
Slang Meanings of skittles
Meaning: Referring to a variety of colorful items.
● Example Sentence: Those shoes are so skittles with all those colors!
Meaning: Used to describe a messy pile resembling the candy's randomness.
● Example Sentence: The toys were all over the floor; it looked like a skittles explosion.