Meaning & Definition of Skirt in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A woman's outer garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs.

  Example Sentence: She wore a beautiful skirt that flowed gracefully as she walked.

• Definition: To encircle or go around something.

  Example Sentence: We skirted the edge of the forest to avoid getting lost.

• Definition: To evade a responsibility or issue.

  Example Sentence: He tried to skirt the question during the interview.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old Norse 'skyrta' meaning 'shirt'.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: falda

• French: jupe

• German: Rock

• Russian: юбка

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 of skirt

• Meaning: To leave quickly.

  Example Sentence: He skirted out of the party before anyone noticed.