skit

noun

\ ˈskit

Definition of skit

1 : a jeering or satirical remark : taunt

2a : 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 18-year-old spends hours each day flipping through music videos, comedy skits, gaming clips and his favorite fashion and entertainment vlogs. — Eric Bellman, WSJ, "Indians Are Binge-Watching Mobile Videos, Pushing YouTube, Others to Innovate," 21 Jan. 2019 Several episodes explore American achievements and history—including an amusing skit with H. Ross Parrot, a spoof of two-time presidential candidate Ross Perot. — Michael Taube, WSJ, "Sesame Is a Two-Way Street," 10 Feb. 2019 An exclusive clip from the program (above) features rare footage of the princess performing in skits alongside English film star Peter Sellers. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "New Documentary Offers a Rare Look Inside Princess Margaret's Marriage to Lord Snowdon," 7 Feb. 2019 In a skit where a kid is shackled in a dungeon, he's warned not to mess with his shackles. — Stacey Grant, Seventeen, "14 Outrageous Facts About Nickelodeon Slime," 10 Dec. 2018 The rapper appears halfway through the skit to stick up for her friend. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, "'SNL': Nicki Minaj Performs 'Chun-Li' and 'Poke it Out,' Appears in Unaired Sketch," 20 May 2018 Some students played instruments, though others did skits or performed obscure talents. — Jesse Wright, chicagotribune.com, "Lyons Township students showcase talents in Mr. LT contest," 9 Apr. 2018 In addition to a handful of speakers, volunteers performed a skit about the potential perils of the pipeline and sang a song about the glory of nature. — Lyndsay Winkley, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Protesters reject proposed SDG&E pipeline," 17 June 2018 The Electric Company’ from the skits that were funniest. — Darryn King, WSJ, "In ‘Let’s Go Luna,’ PBS Offers a Global Message," 20 Nov. 2018

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