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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&ō;ta to shoot, sk&ū;ta a taunt. √159. See Shoot.] To cast reflections on; to asperse. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] Crose.
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Skit, n. 1. A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a squib. Tooke.
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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.
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2. A wanton girl; a light wench. [Obs.]
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3. A short theatrical presentation, often comical or satirical. Comical skits are sometimes presented by amateur or ad hoc groups at parties, dinners, or other social gatherings.
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