Meaning & use
spoof
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A humorous imitation of something, made to mock or parody it.
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The sketch was a spoof of famous superhero movies, complete with exaggerated capes.
Their magazine article was a spoof, not a real news story.
A note on using this word
Spoof can also be a verb, meaning to imitate for comic effect, as in 'the show spoofs classic horror films.'
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2. verb
To imitate someone or something in a humorous, exaggerated way.
The comedian spoofed the president's speaking style perfectly.
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