WordValeparody
an imitation that exaggerates for comic effect
In more detail
1. (noun) a piece of writing, music, or performance that imitates something famous in an amusing or mocking way
2. (verb) to create a parody of something
Examples
- 1. The comedy show performed a parody of a famous movie scene.
- 2. The artist parodied the original song by changing the lyrics to be funny.
How to use parody
Parody is an imitation that exaggerates or ridicules the original, typically for humorous effect, though it can carry an edge of contempt. While satire attacks folly or vice through wit, parody focuses on mimicking the style or form of the original work itself. It appears frequently in entertainment, social media, and commentary on cultural phenomena.
Common phrases
- a parody of
- parody song
- parody account
- parody film
- parody version
Synonyms
satire · mockery · takeoff · travesty · spoof
Word family
parodist (noun) · parodic (adjective) · parodical (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners often confuse parody with satire, but satire is social criticism through irony or wit, while parody specifically imitates and exaggerates the form or style of a recognizable work.
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