1
: a jeering or satirical remark : taunt
2
a
: a satirical or humorous story or sketch
b(1)
: a brief burlesque or comic sketch included in a dramatic performance (such as a revue)
(2)
: a short serious dramatic piece
especially
: one done by amateurs
Examples of skit in a Sentence
One of the funniest skits in the show was about cheerleading.
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Two days later, Wood, 31, shared another post on her Instagram Stories, revealing that Sherman had sent her a bouquet amid backlash to the skit.
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Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Impersonating her in the skit, Sarah Sherman wears prosthetic teeth and attempts a British accent and asks what fluoride is.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
This year, the skit began with a dramatic reenactment of Jesus cleansing the temple by flipping the merchant’s table.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2025
The Squad created fun and silly content, from lip-syncs and pranks to skits and viral challenges.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Impersonating her in the skit, Sarah Sherman wears prosthetic teeth and attempts a British accent and asks what fluoride is.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
This year, the skit began with a dramatic reenactment of Jesus cleansing the temple by flipping the merchant’s table.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2025
The Squad created fun and silly content, from lip-syncs and pranks to skits and viral challenges.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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