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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Plus, previous Star coverage shared stories of iconic skits and jaw-dropping surprises, which may have set expectations for the show a little too high for this first-timer.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Birkett — along with dozens of other family members — joined Wendt on the Late Night with Conan O'Brien for a comedic family skit in December 1998.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 20 May 2025
Whether playing the lovable goof who couldn’t tell left from right, or hilariously claiming Cena was his childhood hero (despite being five years older), Killings turned even throwaway segments into Saturday Night Live-worthy skits.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 19 May 2025
Enter: the Yellowstone fan edit, where fans expand its universe and fan base, through their own edits and skits.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Birkett — along with dozens of other family members — joined Wendt on the Late Night with Conan O'Brien for a comedic family skit in December 1998.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 20 May 2025
Whether playing the lovable goof who couldn’t tell left from right, or hilariously claiming Cena was his childhood hero (despite being five years older), Killings turned even throwaway segments into Saturday Night Live-worthy skits.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 19 May 2025
Enter: the Yellowstone fan edit, where fans expand its universe and fan base, through their own edits and skits.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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