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
Examples of skit in a Sentence
One of the funniest skits in the show was about cheerleading.
Recent Examples on the Web
The first Billionaire Boyfriend skit was posted in 2022.
—
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Metcalf decided to post a skit by comedian Druski to his Instagram Story on Monday, which expressed his happiness.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Apparently, it was first proposed by TikTok oracle joebro909, who hilariously joked about a meme reset during a comedy skit on the short life cycle of memes.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
The channel garnered millions of subscribers, showcasing snippets of the family's daily life, in addition to skits starring the children.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Skit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skit. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
skit
noun
: a humorous story or sketch
especially
: a sketch included in a dramatic performance
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