English Dictionary
Definition of “parody”
parody (ˈpærədɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- a musical, literary, or other composition that mimics the style of another composer, author, etc, in a humorous or satirical way
- mimicry of someone's individual manner in a humorous or satirical way
- something so badly done as to seem an intentional mockery; travesty
verb
- (tr) to make a parody of
Alternative Forms
parodic (pəˈrɒdɪk) paˈrodical adjective ˈparodist noun Word Origin
C16: via Latin from Greek paroidiā satirical poem, from para-C16: via Latin from Greek satirical poem, from 1 + song + ōidē song
Synonyms
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takeoff,
imitation,
satire,
caricature,
send-up,
spoof,
lampoon,
skit,
burlesque,
piss-take,
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take off,
mimic,
caricature,
send up,
spoof,
travesty,
lampoon,
poke fun at,
burlesque,
take the piss out of
satirize,
do a takeoff of
Usage examples
Dennis stood aside, bowed from the waist in a parody of gentlemanly courtesy, and said, "Ladies first.
Peter Robinson, AFTERMATH (2001)The demonstration was a sorry parody of what might have taken place in the past.
Spiked (2003)Theirs is a specialty and the players who can distract their opponents, focus their teammates and not fall into parody are rare indeed.
Toronto Sun (2003)But he and Miner don't seem to have the necessary cheek to parody the original as well as steal its best tricks.
Independent (1998)The dripping blood forms shapes that parody the muted arabesque design of the background.
Kabbani, Rana, Imperial Fictions - Europe's Myths of Orient (1986)
