Skype
/skʌɪp
/verb [with object]
Have a spoken conversation with (someone) over the Internet using the software application Skype, typically also viewing by webcam: my parents want to know when is a good time to Skype me [no object]: the point was to chat and Skype with co-workers and friends...
- Tracey Skyped me later to check it out - at least she gave it the thumbs up.
- Again, these are just my guesses based on the small percentage of readers that I've met/emailed/skyped.
- Roland has Skyped me several times concerning the events of the day and although I promised to write more about it, I haven't.
Origin
Early 21st century: from Skype, the proprietary name of a software application and VoIP service.