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skit

[ skit ]
/ skɪt /
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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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Words related to skit

spoof, satire, parody, performance, play, act, takeoff

Words nearby skit

skirt steak, skirter, skirting, skirting board, skirtings, skit, skitch, skite, skitter, skittery, skittish

Origin of skit

First recorded in 1565–75; of obscure origin
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British Dictionary definitions for skit

skit
/ (skɪt) /

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 skjóta to shoot
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