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Script vs Skit - What's the difference?

script | skit |

As nouns the difference between script and skit

is that script is a writing; a written document while skit is a short comic performance.

As verbs the difference between script and skit

is that script is to make or write a script while skit is to make fun of. (Used in Merseyside.

script

English

Noun

(wikipedia)(Scripting language) (en noun)
  • (countable, obsolete) A writing; a written document.
  • Written characters; style of writing.
  • (typography) Type made in imitation of handwriting.
  • (countable, legal) An original instrument or document.
  • (countable) The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
  • (computing) A file containing a list of user commands, allowing them to be invoked once to execute in sequence.
  • (linguistics) A system of writing adapted to a particular language or set of languages.
  • An abbreviation for a prescription.
  • Synonyms

    * (writing) cursive, hand, handwriting, manuscript * (typography) cursive type, typeface, face, or font * (computing) batch file, macro, shell script * (linguistics) language script, writing system

    Hyponyms

    * (text for drama) screenplay * (text for drama) teleplay

    Derived terms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make or write a script.
  • References

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    skit

    English

    (wikipedia skit)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A short comic performance.
  • A jeer or sally; a brief satire.
  • * Leslie Stephen
  • That is a mere skit compared with this strange performance.
  • (obsolete) A wanton girl; a wench.
  • Verb

  • (Ireland, Liverpool) to make fun of. (Used in Merseyside)
  • Anagrams

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