"Skippy" meaning in English

See Skippy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: In reference to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, an Australian television series of the 1960s. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Skippy
  1. Nickname given to people of Australian origin by the British. Wikipedia link: Skippy, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo Related terms: skip, skippy
    Sense id: en-Skippy-en-name-BIC3Z78o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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