Skua
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskjuːə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Skua is a noun meaning Any of various predatory seabirds of the genus Stercorarius that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.
Meaning
Any of various predatory seabirds of the genus Stercorarius that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.
More Meanings
- (transitive, slang, Antarctica) To steal, or borrow without permission.
Example Sentences
We skua crew mess pastries and cheese, skua toe warmers, gloves. I skuaed her chocolate. Can't help it.
Word Forms
- skuas
- skuaing
- skuaed
Synonyms for skua
Depending on context, synonyms include jaeger, bonxie.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bonxie, jaeger, stercorariid, sea crow, stercorarid, dung-hunter.
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