Synonyms for

Parody

Verb / ˈperʌdi: / Another word for parody — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A parody is a humorous or mocking imitation of something, typically a work of literature, music, or art.

Synonyms & similar words

lampoon sendup takeoff charade burlesque mockery travesty spoof puton pasquinade satire spoof lampoon caricature mockery imitation burlesque takeoff farce send-up travesty pastiche ridicule mimicry impersonation paraphrase copy simulation replica knockoff

Synonyms by register

Formal

imitation caricature burlesque lampoon

Informal

spoof send-up take-off mockery

Literary

travesty mimicry satire

Antonyms

original earnest seriousness truth reality authenticity

Common collocations

  • write a parody
  • create a parody
  • a parody of
  • musical parody
  • film parody
  • literary parody
  • parody song

Word family

noun parody
verb parody
adjective parodic

Usage note

A parody imitates the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. It is often used to critique or comment on the original work.

Example sentences

  1. The parody of the movie was hilarious.
  2. He wrote a parody of the famous fairy tale.
  3. The comedian's parody of the president's speech was spot on.
  4. The play was a parody of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
  5. The parody of the novel was so accurate it could have been mistaken for the real thing.

Quotes

  • 'A parody is a form of mockery that depends on deliberate exaggeration or distortion of the original.' - Ellen Willis
  • 'A good parody is always respectful in some way.' - Jonathan Lynn
  • 'A parody is like a tribute band. It's a way of saying, 'We really love you.' - Weird Al Yankovic

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