skit

noun

ˈskit 

1

: a jeering or satirical remark : taunt

2

a

: a satirical or humorous story or sketch

b(1)

: a brief burlesque or comic sketch included in a dramatic performance (such as a revue)

(2)

: a short serious dramatic piece

especially : one done by amateurs

Examples of skit in a Sentence

One of the funniest skits in the show was about cheerleading.

Recent Examples on the Web

There was always a comedian on somebody’s album doing a skit or some funny one-liners or in the video acting a fool. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026

As the skit neared its end, Glover tried, one last time, to send Earth an important message. —Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026

The actress starred as an older Sabrina Carpenter in a drive-in movie skit with 'Girl Meets World' actor Corey Fogelmanis. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026

The 27-year-old Canadian astrophysicist wannabe turned content creator turned actor first captured people’s attention on TikTok with his absurdist comedy skits. —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skit

• bit
• brit
• britt
• chit
• fit
• flit
• grit
• hit
• it
• kitt
• knit
• lit

Kids Definition

skit

noun

ˈskit 

: a humorous story or sketch

especially : a sketch included in a dramatic performance