A skit is a short performance in which the actors make fun of people, events, and types of literature by imitating them.
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Synonyms: parody, spoof [informal], travesty, takeoff [informal] More Synonyms of skit
skit in British English
(skɪt)
noun
1.
a brief satirical theatrical sketch
2.
a short satirical piece of writing
3.
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 shoot
skit in American English
(skɪt)
noun
1. Rare
a taunt; gibe
2.
a short piece of satirical or humorous writing
3.
a short, comic theatrical sketch
Word origin
< dial., v., to be skittish, taunt, prob. < Scand var. of ON skjōta, shoot
Examples of 'skit' in a sentence
skit
An elective element allows them to choose from options such as visiting a movie studio or performing a skit that highlights the importance of copyright.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
I did admire this View at times, but it should be more than a skit show.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
(noun)
Definition
a short funny or satirical sketch
clever skits on popular songs
Synonyms
parody
a parody of a well-known soap opera
spoof (informal)
a spoof on Hollywood life
travesty
If he couldn't prepare his case properly the trial would be a travesty.
takeoff (informal)
an inspired takeoff of the two sisters
burlesque
The book read like a black comic burlesque.
turn
sketch
a five-minute humorous sketch
Additional synonyms
in the sense of burlesque
Definition
an artistic work, esp. literary or dramatic, satirizing a subject by caricaturing it
The book read like a black comic burlesque.
Synonyms
parody,
mockery,
satire,
caricature,
send-up (British, informal),
spoof (informal),
travesty,
takeoff (informal)
in the sense of sketch
Definition
a short funny piece of acting forming part of a show
a five-minute humorous sketch
Synonyms
skit,
piece,
scene,
turn,
act,
performance,
item,
routine (informal),
number
in the sense of spoof
Definition
an imitation of a film, TV programme, etc., that exaggerates in an amusing way the most memorable features of the original
a spoof on Hollywood life
Synonyms
parody,
takeoff (informal),
satire,
caricature,
mockery,
send-up (British, informal),
travesty,
lampoon,
burlesque
Nearby words of
skit
skipper
skirmish
skirt
skit
skittish
skive
skiver
Synonyms of 'skit'
skit
Explore 'skit' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of takeoff
Definition
an act of mimicry
an inspired takeoff of the two sisters
Synonyms
parody,
imitation,
send-up (British, informal),
mocking,
satire,
caricature,
spoof (informal),
travesty,
lampoon,
piss-take (informal)
in the sense of travesty
Definition
a grotesque imitation or mockery
If he couldn't prepare his case properly the trial would be a travesty.