skete

[ skee-tee; English skeet ]

noun

, Greek Orthodox Church.

1. a settlement of monks or ascetics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skete¹

1865–70; < Greek skētḗ, feminine noun derivative of Skētís a desert in Lower Egypt known for its hermits

Example Sentences

West, who gave the comedian the nickname “Skete,” harassed him so much that Davidson upped his security detail amid the drama.

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So much so that he killed off the “Skete” moniker he created this year.

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So much so that he killed off the “Skete” moniker he created this year.

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Skete is the derogatory nickname Ye decided to call Pete Davidson after the “Saturday Night Live” alum began dating Ye’s ex, Kim Kardashian.

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It’s been less than two weeks since the much-discussed musician last made headlines for publishing — and then deleting — an Instagram post that read, “Skete Davidson dead at age 28.”

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