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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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025
Through choreographed dances and funny skits, the Bananas have become a viral sensation.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Entertainer Wesley Williams created the show, which features adopted and rescued dogs performing stunts and skits.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
This year's host is Tyla, the chart-topping singer-songwriter ready to steer the show through epic performances, outrageous skits, and maybe even a surprise slime moment of her own.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for skit
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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