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
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One of the funniest skits in the show was about cheerleading.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
The shows featured stereotypical portrayals of cowboys, Indians, military members and outlaws who performed horse tricks and skits, including staging the Battle of Little Bighorn.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
The popular app started out as a platform for creative dance routines, quick skits, and memes, but it's quickly turned into a catalog of shopping recommendations.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
Classic Simpsons characters will make appearances throughout the program with unique bits and skits co-developed by the NFL, ESPN and The Simpsons' production team.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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