Karikatura (en. Caricature)
ka-ri-ka-tu-ra
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An image or representation that highlights a person's characteristics in a humorous way.
Juan's caricature has a big head and a small body.
Ang karikatura ni Juan ay may malaking ulo at maliit na katawan.
An art form that combines elements of humor and critique.
Caricatures are often used in newspapers to express opinions.
Ang mga karikatura ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga pahayagan upang ipahayag ang mga opinyon.
An expression or representation that exaggerates the appearance or characteristics of a person.
The style of his caricatures is really unique and funny.
Ang estilo ng kanyang mga karikatura ay talagang kakaiba at nakakatawa.
Etymology
Tagalog from the Spanish word 'caricatura'
Common Phrases and Expressions
political caricature
Caricature depicting situations or people within a political context.
karikaturang pampulitika
Related Words
paint
A method of artistic expression using color.
pinta
art
A broad field encompassing various forms of art.
sining
Slang Meanings
Like a funny version of a person, created by artists or people on social media.
The caricatures drawn by Jomar are really funny!
Yung mga karikatura na sina-draw ni Jomar ay talagang nakakatuwa!
Deliberately exaggerating the characteristics of a person or thing.
He caricatured his teacher who is super strict, so it turned out like she was a total monster!
Nagkarikatura siya ng teacher niya na napaka-strict, kaya lumabas na parang sobrang asungot!
As an adjective, often used when something has a lot of mischievous or funny content.
This post is the most caricatured meme I've seen lately!
Ang post na 'to ang pinaka-karikaturang meme na nakita ko lately!