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.
Recent Examples on the Web Just after the skit, which came as a tribute to stunt performers, the award for Best Supporting Actor was presented. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024 In real life, Meyers wed his longtime wife Alexi Ashe in September 2013, less than four months after the skit aired. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 Ryan Kaji From pretend play to science experiments, music videos to skits, challenges to DIY arts and crafts, Ryan Kaji is the star behind this beloved channel for preschoolers. Maressa Brown, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024 Non-parading groups will just have a ball, a tableau or an opening skit. USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024 The strategic landscape is reminiscent of a George Carlin skit — tragically comical in its absurdity where the U.S., in its bid to exert economic pressure, ends up undermining its own currency and, inadvertently, empowering its adversaries. Armstrong Williams, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2024 At dinner tables across Israel, parents debate whether the writers’ room went too far with the skit about the soldier who came back from war with PTSD. Itay Stern, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024 All six cast members are Gen Z adults and content creators, like Vienna Ayla, a content creator known for her satirical skits on TikTok. Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 The Tonight Show episode also featured a hilarious skit with James and Fallon both recreating the pose from the meme. Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

skit

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

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