Word
skit
US/ˈskɪt/
UK/skˈɪt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a short, funny performance or play. You usually see these on comedy shows or during a school event.
n. a short, usually humorous theatrical performance or piece of writing. Often satirical in nature and frequently performed as part of a larger variety show or comedy program.
Examples
“The students performed a funny skit about their teachers.”
“The late-night comedy show opened with a satirical skit about the recent election results.”
“While the individual skits were hit-or-miss, the overall energy of the troupe kept the audience engaged throughout the two-hour performance.”
Examples
simple
“The students performed a funny skit about their teachers.”
contextual
“The late-night comedy show opened with a satirical skit about the recent election results.”
complex
“While the individual skits were hit-or-miss, the overall energy of the troupe kept the audience engaged throughout the two-hour performance.”
Etymology
Origin uncertain. Perhaps from Old Norse skjúta (“to shoot, dart, move quickly”), variant of skjóta. Compare flytja (“to move”). Alternately, perhaps a back-formation from skittish, which in turn may derive from Old Norse or another North Germanic language.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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