skit (skɪt
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Definitions
noun
- a brief satirical theatrical sketch
- a short satirical piece of writing
- a trick or hoax
Word Origin
C18: related to earlier verb skit to move rapidly, hence to score a satirical hit, probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skjóta to shootUsage examples
In a way it was a bit of a skit against feminist extremists.
, The Innocents at Home (A Superintendent Kenworthy novel) (1986)A local magician was brought in to deliver the message under the garb of a skit.
Business Today (1997)Host Alanis Morissette appears "naked" in a body suit during a skit at the 2004 Juno Awards in Edmonton.
CBC (2005)After hearing the line chosen for him he scuttled off for a few minutes - and came back having written a perfect skit.
Sun, News of the World (2004)He was an expert on movie Westerns and wrote a skit with me.
, ROSALIND FRANKLIN (2002)