👉 In military terminology, a skirmish is an action that occurs in the midst of combat or warfare. It can be defined as a small, short-lived confrontation between two opposing forces, often involving minimal casualties. Smks are usually conducted by smaller units and do not involve large numbers of soldiers or weapons. The term "smk" is derived from the Latin word "squeam," which means "dead man's hand," referring to the military tactic where a small unit engages in combat without engaging
