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/ˈpær.ə.di/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.
The film was a parody of classic horror movies, poking fun at their clichés.
a feeble or ridiculous imitation.
The comedian's act was just a parody of popular singers, lacking any originality.
verb
to produce a humorous or satirical imitation of (a writer, artist, etc.).
The sketch artist decided to parody the famous actor during the awards show.
to imitate in a ridiculous manner.
She loves to parody her teacher's mannerisms in a light-hearted way.
Etymology
From the Greek word 'parodia', meaning 'a song sung beside' or 'an alternate song'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
parody account:
A social media account that imitates a person or group for humor.
musical parody:
A humorous reinterpretation of a popular song's lyrics.
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Slang Meanings
A funny imitation of someone or something
That TikTok was a total parody of reality TV shows.
To mimic humorously
He loves to parody popular songs in his performances.