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skit

American  
[skit] / skɪt /

noun

  1. a short literary piece of a humorous or satirical character.

  2. a short theatrical sketch or act, usually comical.

  3. a gibe or taunt.

  4. British Dialect. a joke or prank.

skit British  
/ skɪt /

noun

  1. a brief satirical theatrical sketch

  2. a short satirical piece of writing

  3. a trick or hoax

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Etymology

Origin of skit

First recorded in 1565–75; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

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Mills was last seen on TV in March on a Traitors skit during Comic Relief.

From BBC

Their content focuses on motherhood and their relationship with the church mixed with dancing and skits.

From Los Angeles Times

He was last seen on TV in a Traitors skit during Comic Relief.

From BBC

Together they brought the trophies to the dugout from center field while riding in the back of a blue convertible driven by Ferrell as part of an elaborate video skit.

From Los Angeles Times

That reality of the current Jewish anxiety was captured in a recent Israeli comedy skit.

From The Wall Street Journal

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