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skate3

Pronunciation: /skeɪt/

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Definition of skate

noun

informal, dated or South African

an uncouth and disreputable man.

Origin:

late 19th century: of uncertain origin

skate in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of skate in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

Skara Brae
skarn
skat
skate ¹
skate ²
skate ³
skateboard
skatepark
skating
skating rink
skean

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