Meaning & use
parody
A humorous imitation of a work, style, or person that exaggerates its features for comic effect.
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The comedy show aired a parody of the popular singing competition, mocking its dramatic judges.
Students wrote a parody of the school's strict dress code as part of the talent show.
A note on using this word
Also used as a verb meaning to imitate something in this mocking way, as in "the sketch parodies famous politicians."
Words with a similar meaning
spoofsatire
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To imitate someone or something in a humorously exaggerated way.
The film parodies action movies by taking every cliche to a ridiculous extreme.
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