skiffy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Low-quality science fiction.
Register: derogatory, humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The science fiction reader sneers at fake SF, artificially produced film tie-in novels and stories, most SF films, most TV SF. This he calls sci-fi (or "skiffy")—junk no right-thinking omnivore or chronic should read, watch, or support.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “skiffy” mean?
Low-quality science fiction.
Is “skiffy” formal or informal?
skiffy is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.