noun
skipper
Something moving by quick light hops.
A small skipper darts between the flowers in our garden.
Etymology
The agent ending names something that skips. It can therefore identify a person, animal, or object making quick light hops.
More examples
- We watch two skippers chase each other across the meadow.
- The field guide helps me identify the orange skipper.
- She's a cheerful skipper, hopping down the sidewalk beside her dad.
Forms
skipper · skippers
skip verb — Move with light hops or jumps.
Similar words
- hopper
- Emphasizes repeated jumps rather than quick, darting movement.
- butterfly
- Names the broader insect group that includes skippers.