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

Another mini-skit involved a wedding, about five minutes into the show. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026

All skits aside, Fallon recently gave fans a glimpse of his life off-camera in a rare photo dump with his daughter Frances. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026

But this Hooters location built a cult following through TikTok dances, parody skits and viral videos. —Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026

In Sayreville, New Jersey, second- and third-graders will lead a school assembly featuring original skits about responsible technology use, supported by ConnectSafely Quick Guides and classroom follow-ups. —Larry Magid, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 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