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.
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Each skit needs to feel fresh; and his characters work because they’re pulled from real observations.
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Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
The idea propagated by Saturday Night Live skits and sitcom one-liners that Lilith Fair was a misandrist showcase for joyless, hormonal angst was totally alien to accounts of what being there actually felt like.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Chad Powers is based on a 2022 skit made by Eli Manning, where the famed NFL player dons prosthetics to try out for Penn State’s football team.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s something that’s so surprising about the show is the authenticity of the world, that it was created around a skit.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
The idea propagated by Saturday Night Live skits and sitcom one-liners that Lilith Fair was a misandrist showcase for joyless, hormonal angst was totally alien to accounts of what being there actually felt like.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Chad Powers is based on a 2022 skit made by Eli Manning, where the famed NFL player dons prosthetics to try out for Penn State’s football team.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s something that’s so surprising about the show is the authenticity of the world, that it was created around a skit.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skit
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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