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

Depp engaged the crowd with silly skits for nearly half a hour. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026

Stodden called out Alexander in a lengthy Instagram post on Monday for writing the controversial Funny or Die skit. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

In Tijuana, where Dodgers icon Justin Turner is playing this season, airhorns buzz constantly, and games feature skits between innings. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Bananas players do backflips, perform skits, and dance on the field. — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 17 July 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