Meaning & Definition of Skimmed in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To remove a layer from a liquid, especially to remove cream from milk.

  Example Sentence: She skimmed the cream off the top of the milk.

• Definition: To read or glance through something quickly.

  Example Sentence: He skimmed the report for important details.

• Definition: To glide or move smoothly along the surface of a liquid.

  Example Sentence: The stone skimmed across the pond before sinking.

Etymology

Origin: From Old Norse 'skamta'; related to the act of skimming.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• skim the surface: To touch lightly on a subject without going deeply into it.
• skim the cream: To take the best or most desirable part of something.

Translations

• Spanish: desnatado

• French: écumé

• German: abgeschöpft

• Russian: снятый

Related Words

• skim: To move quickly and lightly above a surface.

• cream: The thick, rich part of milk.

Slang Meanings of skimmed

• Meaning: To ignore or overlook details.

  Example Sentence: I just skimmed the instructions before starting.

• Meaning: To quickly browse through content.

  Example Sentence: I skimmed through my social media feed.