I. ˈskīt, usu -īd.+V intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skjōta to shoot — more at shoot
1. chiefly dialect : to move quickly or hurriedly
now skite along to school
2. chiefly Scotland : to strike an object with a glancing blow : ricochet , skip
II. noun
( -s )
1. chiefly dialect : a sudden glancing blow or impact
2. dialect : trick , prank
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from English dialect skite to defecate, from Middle English skyten, from Old Norse skīta
dialect : a disagreeable offensive person
IV. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably from English dialect skite to defecate
chiefly Australia : boast , brag
V. noun
or skit·er -d.ə(r)
( -s )
Etymology: skite from skite (IV) ; skiter from skite (IV) + -er
chiefly Australia : braggart , boaster