skua
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.