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Definition of skit

skit

/skɪt/
skit
Plural:skits
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• noun

1

A short, informal, and typically humorous or satirical theatrical dramatic performance or comedy sketch.

Example

"The students performed a hilarious skit about school cafeteria food during the talent show."

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• Rhymes for skit

• Nearby Words

skirret
skirt
skirting
skit
skitter
skittery
skittish

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century in the sense of a satirical comment, probably from a dialect verb meaning 'to dart or move lightly,' ultimately of Scandinavian origin akin to Old Norse skjota ('to shoot').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skit
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