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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Their content focuses on motherhood and their relationship with the church mixed with dancing and skits.
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Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The light-hearted skit touched on a topic of agreement between the two politicians—cats.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
His rise was accelerated by a few viral moments increasing his exposure along the way, including selling his $100 white tees packaged like cocaine bricks, rapping in the middle of a shutdown expressway, and having Druski release a skit loosely based on his biracial image.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Druski's skit divides social media In the skit, Druski is seen portraying a white woman with blonde hair, which viewers compared to Erica Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The light-hearted skit touched on a topic of agreement between the two politicians—cats.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
His rise was accelerated by a few viral moments increasing his exposure along the way, including selling his $100 white tees packaged like cocaine bricks, rapping in the middle of a shutdown expressway, and having Druski release a skit loosely based on his biracial image.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Druski's skit divides social media In the skit, Druski is seen portraying a white woman with blonde hair, which viewers compared to Erica Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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