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
Due to the European timezone, pre-packaged skits will be an important facet of NBC’s coverage during the evenings.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 July 2024
One skit saw Christina and Heather jokingly curse in each other’s faces and give the middle finger, while another had Tarek mistaking Christina for Heather in a nod to how fans often point out a resemblance between the two women.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024
Inequity at Home Still Exists While the response to the video was largely positive, many commenters took issue with the premise of the skit.
—Evan Porter, Parents, 18 July 2024
The episode featured a few additional stand-out moments, including a reunion with Kate McKinnon in the alien abductee support group sketch (a call-back to a skit from the first time Gosling hosted in 2015).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 July 2024
One skit saw Christina and Heather jokingly curse in each other’s faces and give the middle finger, while another had Tarek mistaking Christina for Heather in a nod to how fans often point out a resemblance between the two women.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024
Inequity at Home Still Exists While the response to the video was largely positive, many commenters took issue with the premise of the skit.
—Evan Porter, Parents, 18 July 2024
The episode featured a few additional stand-out moments, including a reunion with Kate McKinnon in the alien abductee support group sketch (a call-back to a skit from the first time Gosling hosted in 2015).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2024
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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