Skip facts for kids

Skip or Skips can mean many different things! It's a word used for people, characters, businesses, and even types of containers. Let's explore some of the most common uses of "Skip."

What "Skip" Can Mean

"Skip" is a versatile word that can refer to a person's nickname, a character in a story, a company, or even a type of container. It can also be part of a name for storms or a role in a game.

People and Characters Named Skip

Sometimes, "Skip" is a nickname for someone. It's also a name given to many characters in movies and TV shows.

Famous Skips

• Skip is a common nickname for people.
• Chris Candido (1972-2005) was an American professional wrestler known by the ring name Skip.
• Skip Ricter is a character from the popular animated movie Cars.
• The main character in the book and movie My Dog Skip is a dog named Skip.
• Skip is a vehicle character from the British children's TV show Bob the Builder.
• Skips is a main character on the American animated series Regular Show.
• Skips also appears in the American animated TV series Camp Lazlo.

Businesses and Organizations

"Skip" is part of the name for several companies and groups.

Companies and Services

• Skip (transportation company) is a service that lets you rent scooters to get around.
• Skip Ltd. is a Japanese company that makes video games.
• SkipTheDishes is a company that delivers food right to your door.
• SKIP of New York (which stands for Sick Kids need Involved People) is a non-profit group that helps families who have children with long-term illnesses or special needs.

Other Uses of "Skip"

Beyond names and businesses, "Skip" has other interesting meanings, especially in different parts of the world or in specific activities.

Containers and Equipment

• A skip is a large container used in the United Kingdom for holding a lot of waste, like a dumpster in the United States.
• In construction, a skip is a container used to carry mixed concrete to where it needs to be poured.
• A minecart (a small car used in mines) is sometimes called a skip.

Sports and Radio Terms

• In the game of lawn bowls, the "skip" is the captain of the team.
• In curling, the "skip" is also the captain of the team, who decides the strategy for each shot.
• Skip is a term used in radio to describe when radio waves bounce off the Earth's atmosphere and travel long distances.

Everyday Items

• Skips are a type of popular snack food.
• Skip is also a brand of laundry detergent made by the company Unilever.