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Skinchies 

Expression used by children in NE England, whereby you cross your fingers and shout "Skinchies" to be safe or claim immunity when playing a game.

Can be nullified by another player shouting "Nae skinchies!" while your fingers are uncrossed.
I'm not out I've got skinchies.”
"You can't tag me, I've got skinchies."
Skinchies by BigScotsLass October 31, 2014
Related Words

skinooch 

Derivative of the word "scoach" or "skoach". meaning a little bit or slightly.
Bro, can you move over just a skinooch?
skinooch by T DAN December 28, 2007
a clout chasing teenage male who is peer pressured into smoking weed and tries too hard to be a fuckboy. usually only mildly attractive but thinks they’re in the running for love island 2020 because they have a four pack and curtains/fringe.
He smoked weed once now he thinks he’s hard... what a skinch!
skinch by fatback262717 June 9, 2019
Margie replied "I have only a skinch left of my brownie".
Skinch by halahsmoon July 19, 2016
To have extra skin on one’s body for mammal, reptilian beings. Can be used as slur for funsies.
You dirty skincher you have extra skin on your palm.
Skincher by wat is da dog doin September 27, 2023
Margie exclaimed "I only wanted a skinch of butter on my toast! "
Skinch by halahsmoon July 19, 2016