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

Following the win, Schmitt, Bader and right fielder Drew Gilbert re-created the Hingle McCringleberry skit from Key & Peele. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 May 2026

The skit was then interrupted by Colbert’s actual last guest, music legend and Beatles member Paul McCartney. —Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Ryan Reynolds partakes in a skit during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's last taping on May 21. —People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026

Club Kid, arguably the festival’s hottest title in terms of commercial potential, comes from Jordan Firstman, a comedian who built his following through viral Instagram skits during the pandemic before crossing over into features. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 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