skirt
When used as a noun for clothing, "skirt" is a countable noun. You can say "a skirt" or "many skirts." When used as a verb meaning to avoid something, it is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as politics or business meetings, to describe someone avoiding a difficult topic. Be careful not to confuse the verb "skirt" (to go around) with the noun "outskirts," which refers specifically to the outer edges of a town or city.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Ryan is gaming while Jackson tries to pitch a new project.
Jackson
Stop trying to skirt the issue. You're totally ghosting my NFT proposal.
Ryan
bet
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Jackson uses 'skirt the issue' as a transitive verb meaning to avoid dealing with a subject directly. He pairs this with the slang term 'ghosting' (ignoring someone). Ryan's response 'bet' is a casual affirmation that shows his typical oblivious and dismissive nature.