as in comedy
a short, funny story or performance
One of the funniest skits in the show was about cheerleading.
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Recent Examples of skit
The plot is based on their first viral video together, a skit about Chan stealing Jamal's sweatshirt, and the two main characters are fictional, younger versions of the content creators.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Their content focuses on motherhood and their relationship with the church mixed with dancing and skits.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joining his former Republican rival Curtis Sliwa for a comedy skit at a recent political event has stunned the internet.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
His rise was accelerated by a few viral moments increasing his exposure along the way, including selling his $100 white tees packaged like cocaine bricks, rapping in the middle of a shutdown expressway, and having Druski release a skit loosely based on his biracial image.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Their content focuses on motherhood and their relationship with the church mixed with dancing and skits.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joining his former Republican rival Curtis Sliwa for a comedy skit at a recent political event has stunned the internet.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
His rise was accelerated by a few viral moments increasing his exposure along the way, including selling his $100 white tees packaged like cocaine bricks, rapping in the middle of a shutdown expressway, and having Druski release a skit loosely based on his biracial image.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skit
Noun
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As the race unfolds in real time, there’s clowning, collisions, sabotage, surprises, comedy, chaos and more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Peacock is staying in The ‘Burbs, renewing the breakout suburban mystery comedy series, starring and executive produced by Keke Palmer, for a second season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The fan-favorite fighter is a parody of '90s action movie stars like Jean-Claude Van Damme, who was an inspiration for the character, according to Polygon.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Human artists have designed creative parodies of AI slop, but AI lacks the necessary self-awareness to parody itself, even with a human behind the wheel.—
Cath Virginia,
The Verge,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the ensuing investigation and search for a suspect, composite sketches were designed and witnesses were interviewed.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Having reached the Five-Timers Club, as addressed in an obligatory monologue sketch featuring Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and others, Black was a returning hero.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skit. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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