skit

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noun
  1. a short literary piece of a humorous or satirical character.

  2. a short theatrical sketch or act, usually comical.

  1. a gibe or taunt.

  2. British Dialect. a joke or prank.

Origin of skit

1
First recorded in 1565–75; of obscure origin

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British Dictionary definitions for skit

skit

/ (skɪt) /


noun
  1. a brief satirical theatrical sketch

  2. a short satirical piece of writing

  1. a trick or hoax

Origin of skit

1
C18: related to earlier verb skit to move rapidly, hence to score a satirical hit, probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skjóta to shoot

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