skit
Say it: SKIT /skɪt/ · noun
What “skit” means
A short, funny scene performed by actors.
More precisely: A short comedy sketch or piece of humorous writing.
Example: “For the team offsite, we wrote a skit parodying our own stand-up meetings.”
When to use it
Use it for a brief comedy performance, often at school, on television or as part of a larger show.
Similar words
sketch, spoof, parody
Quick check
Two pupils perform a three-minute comedy scene about a confused waiter at the school show. What is it?
a lecture or a skit?
Show the answer
a skit
Learn 5 new words a day in Kinquire. Each with a picture, how to say it, an example and a quick check, then spaced review so you actually keep them. Free to start.
Learn “skit”