Meaning & use

Parodist

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A person who writes, performs, or creates a parody, imitating a style for comic or satirical effect.

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The late-night parodist did a spot-on impression of the president's speech patterns.

As a parodist, she made her name mocking pop songs with absurd lyrics.

A note on using this word

A skilled parodist must know the original work intimately in order to exaggerate its most recognizable features.

Words with a similar meaning

satiristimpressionist

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