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skit

[ skit ]

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

/ ɪ /

noun

  1. a brief satirical theatrical sketch
  2. a short satirical piece of writing
  3. a trick or hoax
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of skit1

First recorded in 1565–75; of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of skit1

C18: related to earlier verb skit to move rapidly, hence to score a satirical hit, probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse óٲ to shoot
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"But the rest of the skit was punching up and I/Chelsea was the only one punched down."

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But the rest of the skit was punching up and I/Chelsea was the only one punched down on.”

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"The rest of the skit was punching up," Wood added, "and I/Chelsea was the only one punched down on".

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With the world on lockdown, Joseph began sharing skits related to her research on social media, many of which went viral.

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The skits portray Washington as a bully echoing the words coming from the leaders of Canada and Mexico.

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