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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Last Friday, Hernandez performed a stand-up set in Minnesota and performed his portion of the skit with some audience participation.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
In the clip, filmed by former SNL costar Jon Lovitz, the actor and comedian is seen speaking lines about corn that don’t actually end up in the final skit.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
The skit sees the rapper, 52, and his fellow coach Michael Bublé, 49, visiting the set of the upcoming comedy series starring Reba McEntire.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
To break down barriers between visitors and people on the inside, everyone got a chance to mingle beforehand and then sat down together in an auditorium to watch films as well as a few skits and listen to musical performances.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
In the clip, filmed by former SNL costar Jon Lovitz, the actor and comedian is seen speaking lines about corn that don’t actually end up in the final skit.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
The skit sees the rapper, 52, and his fellow coach Michael Bublé, 49, visiting the set of the upcoming comedy series starring Reba McEntire.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
To break down barriers between visitors and people on the inside, everyone got a chance to mingle beforehand and then sat down together in an auditorium to watch films as well as a few skits and listen to musical performances.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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