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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Sewell, 29, has uploaded various skits on social media since 2020.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
After the symposium, a video skit on WeChat showed a conversation between a mandarin and a businessman in the Ming dynasty.
—Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The star wore a long-sleeve white gown with a dramatic high skit and flattened shirt collar at the neckline.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Davidson reprised his role as Chad for a skit alongside Laraine Newman (an original cast member of the show) for the celebratory episode.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
After the symposium, a video skit on WeChat showed a conversation between a mandarin and a businessman in the Ming dynasty.
—Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The star wore a long-sleeve white gown with a dramatic high skit and flattened shirt collar at the neckline.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Davidson reprised his role as Chad for a skit alongside Laraine Newman (an original cast member of the show) for the celebratory episode.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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