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skirty

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)ti
  • /skɜː(ɹ)ti/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Like a skirt; featuring a skirt or skirts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The sides flare out to give it a skirty look.
  • the skirty national dress of India

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Wearing a skirt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • chased a skirty maid

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Fond of wearing skirts; tending to wear skirts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I'm just not a skirty person.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From skirt + -y.