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
Soon, celebrities like Dakota Johnson, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Millie Bobby Brown began appearing on his feed, playing along in Ando’s skits.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
These presentation links used to take place in the iconic Broom Cupboard but are now done in the CBBC Studio, as channel favorites like Hacker T Dog announce shows and take part in mini skits.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
In August, the trio starred in another skit that saw the two women wearing identical outfits while debating what to order at a coffee shop.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
Saturday Night Live even imagined the aides in Brooklyn popping champagne in a skit many in the campaign watched while sipping stale coffee at their desks the following night.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
These presentation links used to take place in the iconic Broom Cupboard but are now done in the CBBC Studio, as channel favorites like Hacker T Dog announce shows and take part in mini skits.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024
In August, the trio starred in another skit that saw the two women wearing identical outfits while debating what to order at a coffee shop.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
Saturday Night Live even imagined the aides in Brooklyn popping champagne in a skit many in the campaign watched while sipping stale coffee at their desks the following night.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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