skit

noun

ˈskit 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Having said that, unlike many too-long cold opens, this semi-morbid midterm skit work at the extra length – entirely because POTUS came to cook, base loathing and all. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026

Focus Features Director Curry Barker is one of those internet stars, a YouTube content creator who gained a huge following making horror shorts and comedy skits. — Luke Burbank, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Two of the skits were based on The View and depicted the Republican cohost as ditzy — during an interview with Jenny McCarthy (Emma Stone), Bryant’s McCain was more concerned with chatting about The Masked Singer than vaccines. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026

Some of these bitty little skits work better than others, just as the supporting characters feel varyingly filled out. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skit

• bit
• brit
• britt
• chit
• fit
• flit
• grit
• hit
• it
• kitt
• knit
• lit

Kids Definition

skit

noun

ˈskit 

: a humorous story or sketch

especially : a sketch included in a dramatic performance