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

The quip, made during a monologue skit on Thursday, has drawn new attention following Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026

The Selling Sunset alum, 38, put some of her husband's messy habits on display in a funny skit shared to Instagram on Thursday, March 16. —Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

There was always a comedian on somebody’s album doing a skit or some funny one-liners or in the video acting a fool. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2026

As the skit neared its end, Glover tried, one last time, to send Earth an important message. —Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 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