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Parody (Noun)

Meaning 1

Humorous or satirical mimicry.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The comedy troupe's parody of a politician's speech had the audience in stitches.
  • The film was a parody of classic horror movies, exaggerating their clichés for comedic effect.
  • The artist's parody of a famous painting was a clever commentary on modern society.
  • The parody song's lyrics were a humorous take on the original's serious message.
  • The satirical news program often features a parody of a popular television show to make a point about current events.

Synonyms

  • Takeoff
  • Mockery

Hypernyms

  • Mimicry

Related Words

  • Parody (verb)
  • Parodist (noun)

Meaning 2

A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The comedy troupe created a parody of a popular music video, exaggerating the artist's signature dance moves for comedic effect.
  • The film was a parody of 1980s action movies, poking fun at their over-the-top violence and cheesy one-liners.
  • The parody of the famous painting featured the subjects wearing modern clothing and using smartphones.
  • The satirical website published a parody of the politician's speech, highlighting the contradictions in their statements.
  • The sketch comedy show aired a parody of a popular cooking show, with the host using ridiculous ingredients and techniques.

Synonyms

  • Spoof
  • Burlesque
  • Sendup
  • Takeoff
  • Travesty
  • Pasquinade
  • Mockery
  • Lampoon
  • Put-on
  • Send-up

Hypernyms

  • Imitation
  • Impersonation

Related Words

  • Parody (verb)
  • Parodist (noun)
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