skype
/skaɪp/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: skypes · skyping · skypeing · skyped
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make (a telephone call) using Skype software.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To send (a message or file) with Skype.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “skype” mean?
To make (a telephone call) using Skype software.
Is “skype” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.