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
Although O’Brien appeared in a pre-recorded skit for The Tonight Show, this will be his first time visiting in-person to the program.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Saturday Night Live even poked fun at Britt's performance by featuring actress Scarlett Johansson as Britt in the show's opening skit.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 2 Apr. 2024
The skit also brought in the series stalwart Kenan Thompson as a halal cart owner struggling to fast while serving delicious, aromatic food to his customers.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2024
Musicians and comedians have been banned for their lyrics and skits, or sometimes for just a single social media post.
—Li Yuan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
The skit is part of a new Uber Eats ad campaign that's rolling out for the Super Bowl.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2024
The actress hosted the late-night sketch show to promote Basic Instinct and some of the skits were themed around the actress taking her clothes off.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
The group recited some of the film's most recognizable lines in a hilarious skit before presenting the nominees.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
The episode — which included Sweeney appearing as a Hooters waitress in a skit that has already been watched 3.7 million times on YouTube — set in motion a spirited debate online.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Saturday Night Live even poked fun at Britt's performance by featuring actress Scarlett Johansson as Britt in the show's opening skit.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 2 Apr. 2024
The skit also brought in the series stalwart Kenan Thompson as a halal cart owner struggling to fast while serving delicious, aromatic food to his customers.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2024
Musicians and comedians have been banned for their lyrics and skits, or sometimes for just a single social media post.
—Li Yuan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
The skit is part of a new Uber Eats ad campaign that's rolling out for the Super Bowl.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2024
The actress hosted the late-night sketch show to promote Basic Instinct and some of the skits were themed around the actress taking her clothes off.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
The group recited some of the film's most recognizable lines in a hilarious skit before presenting the nominees.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
The episode — which included Sweeney appearing as a Hooters waitress in a skit that has already been watched 3.7 million times on YouTube — set in motion a spirited debate online.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
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First Known Use
circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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