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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In the skit, Davidson got naked and showed off the few tattoos that remain on his body –– which is a shocking comparison to a few years back.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
After the skit in question aired, however, Swift made sure Michaels knew that everything was cool in the end.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
The most famous of these latter skits occurred in 2016, when Tom Hanks appeared.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
The TikTok account that created the skit couldn't be contacted.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
After the skit in question aired, however, Swift made sure Michaels knew that everything was cool in the end.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
The most famous of these latter skits occurred in 2016, when Tom Hanks appeared.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
The TikTok account that created the skit couldn't be contacted.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 3 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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