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skit
[ skit ]
noun
- a short literary piece of a humorous or satirical character.
- a short theatrical sketch or act, usually comical.
- a gibe or taunt.
- British Dialect. a joke or prank.
skit
/ ɪ /
noun
- a brief satirical theatrical sketch
- a short satirical piece of writing
- a trick or hoax
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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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