skit — A short comedy sketch or humorous piece performed on stage or screen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A short comedy sketch or humorous piece performed on stage or screen
Pronunciation (IPA): /skɪt/
Korean meaning: 무대나 화면에서 공연되는 짧은 코미디 스케치나 유머러스한 작품
Korean pronunciation: **스**킷
Example Sentences
- The talk show featured a hilarious skit about aliens trying to understand human dating apps.
- She wrote a clever skit for the school talent show that made everyone laugh.
- The comedy group's latest skit about parents trying to use TikTok went viral.
skit
NOUN//skɪt//
A short comedy sketch or humorous piece performed on stage or screen
Actors perform a funny skit on stage for laughing audience
Sharp wit makes every skit a perfect hit!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'skjóta' meaning 'to shoot' or 'move quickly', referring to something brief and fast-moving. The word entered English in the late 18th century to describe short, light theatrical pieces that 'shoot by' quickly.
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📝Examples
“The talk show featured a hilarious skit about aliens trying to understand human dating apps.”
“She wrote a clever skit for the school talent show that made everyone laugh.”
“The comedy group's latest skit about parents trying to use TikTok went viral.”
“During the commercial break, they showed a short skit advertising the new product.”
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