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