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

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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West created the “Skete” moniker for Davidson in March, when he was publicly attacking his ex Kardashian’s then-boyfriend on almost a daily basis via Instagram memes and music videos.

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West shared — and then deleted — an edited photo on Instagram on Monday morning of the New York Times front page, with bold text that reads simply: “Skete Davidson dead at age 28.”

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