a pair of shorts with a front panel which gives the appearance of a skirt
skort in American English
(skɔrt)
noun
a women's garment resembling a short skirt but having individual leg sections usually covered by aflap in front
Word origin
[1985–90; b. skirt + short(s)]This word is first recorded in the period 1985–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Human Genome Project, WIMP, antisense, codependent, golden handcuffs
Examples of 'skort' in a sentence
skort
Add a micro mini-skort for a 1960s vibe and team with flats.
The Sun (2016)
How long will the skort be in favour?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A high-waisted skort or a full, loose number, worn with a vest with spaghetti straps.