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Definition of skeeter

skeeter

/ˈskiːtər/
skee · ter
Plural:skeeters
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• noun

1

North American An informal or dialectal term for a mosquito, a small flying insect of the family Culicidae whose females bite and feed on the blood of humans and animals.

Example

"We had to put on bug spray before sitting on the porch because the skeeters were out in full force after dusk."

2

North American A fast, lightweight class of iceboat designed with a front-steering runner plank.

Example

"The sailors prepared the sleek skeeter for the championship race across the frozen lake."

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• Nearby Words

skeeball
skeena
skeet
skeeter
skeevy
skeezix
skeletal

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century in American English, formed by aphesis (clipping the initial unstressed syllable) and dialectal alteration of the word 'mosquito'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skeeter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skeeter
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