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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The skit may be sarcastic, but it’s based in truth for Williams.
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Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
Part Two that instantly made headlines and was the subject of an SNL skit.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Even though the couple filmed the skit after class to be respectful of the other participants, the sweat and grimaces weren’t just for show.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 June 2025
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.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
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Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
Part Two that instantly made headlines and was the subject of an SNL skit.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Even though the couple filmed the skit after class to be respectful of the other participants, the sweat and grimaces weren’t just for show.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 June 2025
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.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 4 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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