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

The skit seemed to be the cherry on top of a wild week for Belichick and Hudson that started with the CBS interview. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025

The standard vampire lore has now become the center of memes, skits, and reactions online. —Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025

The skit in question shows the Compton rapper sitting at a table being questioned about certain dates by what sounds like a lawyer. —Angel Diaz, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025

Aimee hired a stage manager, Thomas Eade, who had trained in vaudeville, to design her elaborate skits. —Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2025

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