Skippy

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A friendly kangaroo character and the Australian children's TV show about it

proper noun

Baby Talk

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Many children grew up watching Skippy, the friendly kangaroo, on television during Saturday morning cartoons.
Skippy said
Skippy wants
named Skippy

Although it seems as if Skippy only wears grey shirts.

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Examples

In the show, Skippy often saves the day by using her cleverness and agility to help her friends.
Skippy is a beloved Skippy who helps children learn about friendship and teamwork in the popular Australian television show.
- Skippy here made sure of that.

The Incredibles (2004)
Oh, my God, Grandpa, was that last Sunday at Little Skippy birthday party?
No, I'm a Skippy guy, so Skippy.

The Hurricane Heist (2018)
What grade are you in, Skippy?

The Trotsky (2010)
When I got home, Skippy and Spot were sitting on the front porch.

Fiction book (1991)
"How can you say that to me, your own loving brother?" demanded Skippy.

Fiction book (1998)
But when I got to Skippy's house, nothing looked out of the ordinary.

Fiction book (1991)
And why don't you ask Skippy if he wants to come over for supper tonight?

Fiction book (1991)

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Skippy comes from the common word skip, which means 'to hop' or 'move lightly', plus the friendly ending -y, so the name sounds playful. That's why Skippy is a perfect name for a hopping kangaroo and the cheerful Australian TV character.