skit
word
Definition
A short, funny performance or scene, usually part of a show, that is meant to entertain or make people laugh.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for short comedy scenes—especially in schools, clubs, or comedy shows. Often informal; not the same as a full play. Typical collocations: 'perform a skit', 'comedy skit', 'school skit'.
Spanish: parodia - sketch (teatro) - número cómicoPortuguese (BR): esquete - paródiaPortuguese (PT): esquete - paródiaChinese (Simplified): 小品 - 滑稽短剧Chinese (Traditional): 小品 - 滑稽短劇Hindi: हँसी का छोटा नाटक - व्यंग्यात्मक नाटकArabic: مسرحية قصيرة هزلية - اسكتشBengali: স্কিট - হাস্যরসাত্মক সংক্ষিপ্ত নাটকRussian: скетчJapanese: コント - スキットVietnamese: tiểu phẩm hàiKorean: 스킷 - 짧은 꽁트Turkish: skeç - kısa komedi gösterisiUrdu: مزاحیہ خاکہIndonesian: sketsa - pertunjukan singkat lucu
Example Sentences
The students performed a funny skit at the assembly.
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We wrote a skit about school life.
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Lisa laughed during the skit.
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Our teacher asked us to come up with a quick skit for the talent show.
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That comedy show always starts with a hilarious skit.
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Did you see the political skit they did on TV last night?
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