Definition

A type of clothing that combines shorts and a skirt, featuring a flap or panel that makes it look like a skirt in the front and sometimes the back.

Example

She wore a skort to the picnic because it was both comfortable and stylish.

Conversation

I just bought this new skort for summer.

That looks so cute! Where did you get it?

I found it at the mall; it's super comfortable too.

I need to get one! It’s perfect for warm days.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'skort' is a blend of 'skirt' (from Old Norse 'skyrta', meaning a garment) and 'short' (from Old English 'sceort', meaning short in length). It refers to a type of clothing that combines elements of both a skirt and shorts, typically being shorter in length than a traditional skirt.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'skirt' combined with something 'short' — that's how a 'skort' is a garment that gives you the look of a skirt but with the comfort of shorts.

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