skit

American  

[skit] / skɪt /

noun

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

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

3. a gibe or taunt.

4. British Dialect. a joke or prank.

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skit British  

/ skɪt /

noun

1. a brief satirical theatrical sketch

2. a short satirical piece of writing

3. a trick or hoax

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Etymology

Origin of skit

First recorded in 1565–75; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Speaking to the New York Times this week, Hernández refused to take credit for the skit.

From Salon

Only natural that his skits and videos gained traction—first hundreds of followers, then thousands.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You wanted more video. This was real life and not a skit,” the user wrote in the caption.

From Los Angeles Times

Harry played it straight, even to the point of “auditioning” for a Christmas movie in an intentionally bad skit.

From Salon

The drag queen, who channeled Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher for the stand-up skit, said she hopes pushing herself out of her comfort zone will be the start of a "positive change" for her public speaking.

From BBC

Related Words

• parody
• satire
• spoof