Skrt

Pronunciation: /skərt/

Definitions of skrt

noun a slang term used to describe the sound made by screeching tires on a car

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud 'skrt' as the car came to a sudden stop.

A2 The skateboarder did a cool 'skrt' as he turned the corner.

B1 The DJ added a 'skrt' sound effect to the music for a dramatic effect.

B2 The rapper's song had a catchy 'skrt' in the chorus.

C1 The sound of tires screeching to a 'skrt' echoed through the alley.

C2 The 'skrt' of the brakes could be heard as the train came to a halt.

Examples of skrt in a Sentence

formal The driver quickly applied the brakes, causing the tires to skrt on the pavement.

informal I saw the car skrt past me on the highway, it was going so fast!

slang When he saw the police car behind him, he knew he had to skrt out of there.

figurative Her sharp words made him skrt away from the argument.

Grammatical Forms of skrt

• past tense: skrted
• plural: skrts
• comparative: skrter
• superlative: skrtest
• present tense: skrts
• future tense: will skrt
• perfect tense: have skrted
• continuous tense: is skrting
• singular: skrt
• positive degree: skrt
• infinitive: to skrt
• gerund: skrting
• participle: skrted

Origin and Evolution of skrt

First Known Use: 2014 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'skrt' is believed to have originated as onomatopoeia, imitating the sound of screeching tires or a sudden stop.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in hip-hop culture as an ad-lib or sound effect in music to convey a sudden halt or abrupt movement, 'skrt' has since evolved to be used more broadly in popular culture to express excitement, surprise, or emphasis.