skit

UK: /ˈskɪt/ US: /skɪt/ ,(skit)

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skit /skɪt/   n. [countable]

1. Show Business a short piece of writing, theatrical scene, or act, usually comical:
   performed a skit that had the audience screaming with laughter.

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skit  (skit), n. 

1. Literature a short literary piece of a humorous or satirical character.
2. a short theatrical sketch or act, usually comical.
3. a gibe or taunt.
4. [Brit. Dial.] a joke or prank.

• of obscure origin, originally 1565–75

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skit / skɪt/ noun

1. a brief satirical theatrical sketch
2. a short satirical piece of writing

Etymology: 18th Century: 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