What is skim?

Skim is a word that has several meanings depending on the context it is used in. Here are some possible definitions:

  1. Skim milk: This is milk that has had the cream (or fatty layer) removed, leaving a lower-fat product.

  2. Skimming: This is the act of removing the top layer of a substance, such as a liquid, in order to separate it from any solids or impurities.

  3. Skimboarding: This is a water sport in which a rider runs and jumps onto a thin, flat board and rides it along the shallow water of a beach.

  4. Skim reading: This refers to the practice of quickly glancing over a text to get a rough idea of its content, without reading it in full detail.

  5. Skimpy clothing: This refers to clothing that reveals a lot of skin or is very revealing in its design.

  6. Skimming fraud: This is a type of financial fraud in which a criminal uses a device to steal credit or debit card information from an unsuspecting victim at a payment terminal. The information is then used to make fraudulent purchases or withdraw cash from the victim's account.