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/
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
The drama club performs a hilarious skit about a clumsy waiter at the school talent show.
Sharp wit makes every skit a perfect hit!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
skit (from Old Norse skjóta = to shoot/move quickly) - the entire word is the root, with no separable prefixes or suffixes
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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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