Definitions for: Skit

[n] a short theatrical episode

Webster (1913) Definition: Skit, v. t. [Prov. E. skitto slide, as adj., hasty,
precipitate, of Scand. origin, and akin to E. shoot, v.t.;
cf. Icel. skyti, skytja, skytta, a marksman, shooter,
skj[=o]ta to shoot, sk[=u]ta a taunt. [root]159. See
Shoot.]
To cast reflections on; to asperse. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]
--Crose.

Skit, n.
1. A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a
squib. --Tooke.

A similar vein satire upon the emptiness of writers
is given in his ``Tritical Essay upon the Faculties
of the Human Mind;'' but that is a mere skit
compared with this strange performance. --Leslie
Stephen.

2. A wanton girl; a light wench. [Obs.]

See Also: acting, performing, playacting, playing

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