Definition

To change the outer covering or appearance of something, often to make it look different or new.

Example

The company decided to reskin the app to attract more users with a fresh design.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how they reskin that old game app?

Yeah, I noticed! The new graphics look amazing.

I wonder if they'll reskin it again for the next update.

That would be cool! I love when they change things up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reskin → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "skin" (from Old Norse "skinn", meaning hide or skin). The word "reskin" means to apply a new skin or surface again to something.

Memory Tip

Think of applying a new 'skin' ('skin') to something 'again' ('re-') — that's what reskin means.

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