skit
noun
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Definition of skit
1
: a jeering or satirical remark : taunt
2a
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ivey gave a student radio interview in 1967 with her then-fiancé, Ben LaRavia, who revealed her role in a blackface skit during a Baptists Student Union Party that same year. — Doha Madani, NBC News, "Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey apologized for participating in blackface skit during college," 29 Aug. 2019 This won't be the first time France has styled Davidson, either—earlier this year, the duo starred in a Saturday Night Live skit in which France reworked Davidson's wardrobe. — Ruby Buddemeyer, Marie Claire, "'Queer Eye's Tan France Is Styling Pete Davidson for Pete's Wedding to Ariana Grande," 27 June 2018 This is a short-order short story collection, a series of skits cooked up for the here and now. — Dallas News, "Chuck Klosterman tries to make sense of our absurd reality in 'Raised in Captivity'," 16 July 2019 Anita Baker Tribute Jamie Foxx’s hosting duties didn’t stop at his jokes or skits. — Nerisha Penrose, Billboard, "2018 BET Awards: All the Performances Ranked," 25 June 2018 That combination led to fantastic success, a few flops, and an easy target in comedy skits. — Steven Levy, WIRED, "A Reminiscence of Jony Ive’s Design Legacy," 27 June 2019 After complaints, the show took the unusual step of editing the online version of the skit. — Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, "Herb Sandler, Banker Who Financed ProPublica, Dies at 87," 6 June 2019 The skits were based on real incidents that occurred inside Minnesota prisons, said Patti Kressly, who led the training. — Ryan Faircloth, Twin Cities, "Unarmed and outnumbered, MN corrections officers use crisis intervention to defuse tense encounters," 5 July 2019 The Poplar Bluff student who dressed as a Klansman Friday was playing the villain in a skit about voter suppression during a presentation with other students about the 15th Amendment, Poplar Bluff district superintendent Scott Dill said. — Heather Hollingsworth, The Seattle Times, "Missouri teacher suspended after student dresses as Klansman," 13 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'skit.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for skit
skit
noun
English Language Learners Definition of skit
: a short, funny story or performance
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Kids Definition of skit
: a brief sketch in play form
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