skit

noun

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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In the skit, a camera catches fans at a game dancing and cuts to the two who dump their popcorns, do the robot and then turn back-to-back and pose. Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025 In the months since the skit appeared, real-world businesses have latched on to the concept. Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025 El Chavo del Ocho skit in English below. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2025 Each skit needs to feel fresh; and his characters work because they’re pulled from real observations. Essence, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skit

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of skit was circa 1727

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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

skit

noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially : a sketch included in a dramatic performance

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