skin, v. [flay], excoriate; [pare], [peel]; (Slang) [cheat], [defraud], [fleece].

skin-deep, a. superficial.

skinflint, n. [miser], niggard, curmudgeon, [scrimp], [screw].

skinny, a. emaciated, [gaunt], [rawboned], [poor].

skip, v. [omit], [pass], [disregard]; [caper], [gambol], [jump], [leap]; ricochet.

skip, n. [omission]; [gambol], [caper], [hop], [leap]; ricochet.

skipper, n. sea-captain; cheese maggot.

skirt, n. petticoat (underskirt); [kilt]; fustanella; kirtle; [margin], [border], [edge], [rim].

skirt opening. placket.

skit, n. [reflection], [jeer], [gibe], [satire], [squib].