Skit: meaning, definitions and examples

A short, funny performance, often part of a larger show or event like a school play, talent show, or variety show.

• The children prepared a hilarious skit for the talent show.
• During the event, there were several skits that kept the audience entertained.

A short, often humorous scene or performance that can be part of a comedy show, TV program, or even a written/drawn scenario. Also can mean a quick, rough drawing.

• The comedy show airs a new sketch every week.
• She made a quick sketch of the landscape.

A genre of comedy consisting of a series of short scenes or vignettes, called 'sketches', usually performed by a group of comedians either on TV or stage.

• Saturday Night Live is famous for its sketch comedy.
• They formed a troupe that specializes in sketch comedy.

A 'skit' is typically a short, humorous performance or piece of writing, often used in comedy shows, theaters, or during presentations. It is meant to entertain by portraying a funny situation or mocking a particular subject in a playful manner.

• The drama club performed a skit about school life, which had everyone laughing.
• During the talent show, the class put on a hilarious skit.

'Mock' means to imitate someone or something in a way that makes them look foolish. It commonly has a negative connotation and can be used to criticize or make fun of someone's actions or behavior.

• The students started to mock their teacher's high-pitched voice, which was disrespectful.
• His friends mock him about his fear of spiders, but he doesn't find it funny.

'Tease' means to make fun of or provoke someone in a playful or annoying manner. It can be either light-hearted or mean-spirited, depending on the context and intent behind it.

• He loves to tease his younger sister about her crush, but it's all in good fun.
• The kids teased each other about their new haircuts.

'Ridicule' involves making someone appear absurd or laughable, usually by using laughter, scorn, or criticism. This word is often negative and suggests using harsh or dismissive treatment to belittle someone.

• The politician faced public ridicule after his controversial statement.
• She felt hurt when her colleagues ridiculed her idea during the meeting.