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Parody

Noun / 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

travesty lampoon mockery puton spoof charade pasquinade burlesque sendup takeoff 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.

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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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