skirt

Meanings

• noun

  A women's garment that is worn from the waist to the ankles, typically reaching down to just above the ankles and fitting loosely all the way around.

  - "She wore a beautiful red skirt to the party."
  - "The length of the skirt is important for formal occasions."
  - "The pencil skirt is a popular choice for businesswomen."

• verb transitive

  To move or go around something in a sweeping or circular manner.

  - "The wind skirted around the tree."
  - "The runner skirted the puddle on the track."

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Pronunciation

1. /skɜːt/
   
   
   
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2. /skɝt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with skirt
kirt,irt,hirt,mirt,skirt,squirt

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Variants

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skirt , skirted , skirts , skirter , skirters , skirting , skirt steak , skirt steaks , hobble skirt , hobble skirts

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Etymology

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Old English scirte, from scyrtan to move in a circle, skirt around.

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Trivia

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1. The longest skirt in the world is 10,060 meters (32,973 feet) long and was created in India in 2011.

2. The shortest skirt ever worn in public was only 1 inch long and was worn by Dita Von Teese in 2008.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pencil skirt: A type of skirt that is fitted at the waist and hips, and flares out towards the bottom, creating an hourglass shape. The name comes from the fact that the skirt is so tight that it can be drawn up to reveal a woman's legs, like a pencil.

2. Mini skirt: A skirt that is short in length, typically reaching just above or just below the hips. Mini skirts have been popular in fashion since the 1960s and are often associated with youth and rebellion.

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Culture

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Skirts have been worn for thousands of years and have cultural significance in many societies. In some cultures, such as India and China, long skirts are traditional attire for women. In other cultures, such as the United States and Europe, skirts have been worn for fashion and practicality.

How to Memorize "skirt"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman wearing a skirt. Imagine the fabric, the length, and the way it moves when she walks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skirt' with the color 'red' or 'blue', or with the image of a woman twirling around.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Skirts Keep Ruling The' to remember the word 'skirt'.

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