01 v. t. To cast reflections on; to asperse.
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To cast reflections on; to asperse.[Prov. Eng. & Scot.]
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4 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Skit
/skĭt/
· IPA /skˈɪt/
02 n. A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a squib.
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A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a squib.“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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A wanton girl; a light wench.[Obs.]
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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.