skit
Americannoun
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a short literary piece of a humorous or satirical character.
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a short theatrical sketch or act, usually comical.
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a gibe or taunt.
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British Dialect. a joke or prank.
noun
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a brief satirical theatrical sketch
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a short satirical piece of writing
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a trick or hoax
Etymology
Origin of skit
First recorded in 1565–75; of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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If only the hearing were a comedy skit.
From Los Angeles Times
He gives it five stars for its "array of increasingly bonkers skits", saying that watching it "gives the sense of being wrapped in a warm, felt-based comfort blanket".
From BBC
The venture has drawn some backlash, including a “Saturday Night Live” skit that spoofed Honnold’s nonchalant attitude, which has earned him the nickname “No Big Deal” and prompted scientists to study his brain.
From Los Angeles Times
Consider a skit from the “Key & Peele” show that imagined a situation in which passengers with all sorts of odd statuses gained early boarding privileges.
From MarketWatch
Speaking to the New York Times this week, Hernández refused to take credit for the skit.
From Salon
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