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skit
[ skit ]
/ skÉȘt /
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noun
a short literary piece of a humorous or satirical character.
a short theatrical sketch or act, usually comical.
a gibe or taunt.
British Dialect. a joke or prank.
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Origin of skit
First recorded in 1565â75; of obscure origin
Words nearby skit
skirtings, skirt steak, ski run, ski stick, ski suit, skit, skitch, skite, ski touring, ski tow, ski troops
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British Dictionary definitions for skit
skit
/ (skÉȘt) /
noun
a brief satirical theatrical sketch
a short satirical piece of writing
a trick or hoax
Word Origin for skit
C18: related to earlier verb skit to move rapidly, hence to score a satirical hit, probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skjĂłta to shoot
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