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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TikTok has cemented itself as a quintessential entertainment app, offering everything from funny skits and makeup tutorials to social commentary and news.
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Haleluya Hadero, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
On the activities menu are a Glow Games featuring nighttime events illuminated by light sticks and luminous balls, a carnival, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, skits and drama performances, hiking, dodgeball, volleyball and basketball.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Staff take part in silly skits and showcase rare albums that have not been digitized from the station's giant record collection.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Bode was inspired by the Eastern Onion Singing Telegram Service, whose entertainers wear festive and homemade costumes to perform their singing telegram skits at homes, schools, and offices.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Haleluya Hadero, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
On the activities menu are a Glow Games featuring nighttime events illuminated by light sticks and luminous balls, a carnival, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, skits and drama performances, hiking, dodgeball, volleyball and basketball.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Staff take part in silly skits and showcase rare albums that have not been digitized from the station's giant record collection.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Bode was inspired by the Eastern Onion Singing Telegram Service, whose entertainers wear festive and homemade costumes to perform their singing telegram skits at homes, schools, and offices.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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