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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The spy dramedy will submit across 20 categories at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, including lead comedy actress for Emilia Clarke and supporting actress for Haley Lu Richardson.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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The roundtable-style comedy talk show, which is hosted by Allen, has featured comedians including Sebastian Maniscalco, Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer and Nate Bargatze.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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American Vandal is a true-crime parody that sees two teenagers investigate juvenile offenses like graffiti with all the seriousness of Making a Murderer.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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From 2010 to 2015, Freeman starred in the parody reality show Pretty the Series as Ribina Champagne.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
3 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 9 Apr. 2026.
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