I. ˈskit, usu -id.+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English skytte, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic skita diarrhea; akin to Old Norse skīta to defecate — more at shit
: scours
II. intransitive verb
( skitted ; skitted ; skitting ; skits )
Etymology: probably back-formation from skittish
1. : to leap or start aside or away : be skittish : shy
2. : to dance or jump about : caper , flounce
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps from skit (II)
1. : a jeering or satirical remark : jibe , taunt
2.
a. : a satirical or humorous story or sketch often outwardly serious ; especially : parody
a sophisticated and stylish skit on typical review material — Barry Carman
b.
(1) : a brief burlesque or comic sketch included in a dramatic performance (as a revue)
(2) : a short serious dramatic piece included in a review or given separately ; especially : one written, produced, and performed by amateurs
the program … featured skits by four church families on the ways religion can be brought into modern home life — Springfield (Massachusetts) Union
3. dialect England : a sudden sharp shower or gust of rain
IV. verb
( skitted ; skitted ; skitting ; skits )
intransitive verb
: to make a jibe : make satirical remarks — used with at
transitive verb
: to satirize or caricature by means of a skit