skua

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Meaning · English

To steal, or borrow without permission.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We skua crew mess pastries and cheese, skua toe warmers, gloves. I skuaed her chocolate. Can't help it.

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 “skua” mean?

To steal, or borrow without permission.

Is “skua” formal or informal?

skua is generally slang.