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.
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An unremarkable skit with host Tina Fey pretending to be Mary Poppins.
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Scott Bryan, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Speaking of the skit-producing pipeline/network you‘ve developed over the last several years, how has that been instrumental to your comedy career, and also your career as sort of a producer in developing content?
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
There was quite a lot of Disney synergy going on during the show with the Avengers bit, The Devil Wears Prada moment and that Mandalorian and Grogu skit.
—Peter White, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Being able to tell their story and express themselves in a low-stakes manner allows children to interpret and communicate their emotions through their skits.
—Elizabeth McClure, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Scott Bryan, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Speaking of the skit-producing pipeline/network you‘ve developed over the last several years, how has that been instrumental to your comedy career, and also your career as sort of a producer in developing content?
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
There was quite a lot of Disney synergy going on during the show with the Avengers bit, The Devil Wears Prada moment and that Mandalorian and Grogu skit.
—Peter White, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Being able to tell their story and express themselves in a low-stakes manner allows children to interpret and communicate their emotions through their skits.
—Elizabeth McClure, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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