Skippy

Skippy

See also: skippy

English

Etymology

In reference to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, an Australian television series of the 1960s.

Pronunciation

  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪpi

Proper noun

Skippy

  1. Nickname given to people of Australian origin by the British.

Usage notes

  • Within Australia, often used by immigrants or people of non-British ancestry to refer to the (often native-born) Anglo-Australians. Outside Australia it may be used to refer to all Australians regardless of ancestry.

See also

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