skit

[skit]

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.

skit

/ skɪt /

noun

1. a brief satirical theatrical sketch

2. a short satirical piece of writing

3. a trick or hoax

Word History and Origins

Origin of skit¹

First recorded in 1565–75; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of skit¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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It led to “SNL Weekend Update” skits of their father, LaVar, who was a soothsayer telling everyone that his boys would be stars while granting any and all interviews to media and fans alike.

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By the time she was 10, she had done almost 40 national commercials, a tribute to Mary Martin on Broadway and an ongoing skit for “Late Night With David Letterman.”

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It seems like she’s following along fine so far, but I feel like we’re in a Saturday Night Live skit titled “The Most Awkward Family Dinner in the History of the Underworld.”

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“Predator: Badlands” has a misshapen gait to it, like a comedy skit drawn out to feature length.

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Related Words

• parody 
• satire 
• spoof