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skit

[ skit ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a short literary piece of a humorous or satirical character.
a short theatrical sketch or act, usually comical.
a gibe or taunt.
British Dialect. a joke or prank.

skit

/ skɪt /

noun

a brief satirical theatrical sketch
a short satirical piece of writing
a trick or hoax

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Word History and Origins

Origin of skit¹

First recorded in 1565–75; of obscure origin

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Word History and Origins

Origin of skit¹

C18: related to earlier verb skit to move rapidly, hence to score a satirical hit, probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skjóta to shoot

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Example Sentences

The skits portray Washington as a bully echoing the words coming from the leaders of Canada and Mexico.

From BBC

One of the complaints targeted NBC for featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris in a “Saturday Night Live” skit four days before the November election, saying the network wasn’t providing equal access to Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

One targeted NBC for featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris in a “Saturday Night Live” skit four days before the November election, saying the network wasn’t providing equal access to Trump.

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"It was laughs, jokes, parody songs. Pranks, stunts, skits."

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"A lot of people think that's a skit, but it was a very real moment," he says.

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