Parodi (en. Parody)

/pa-ro-di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of art or literature that depicts a person or thing in a humorous or engaging manner.
He wrote a parody about his teacher filled with humorous situations.
Nagsulat siya ng parodi hinggil sa kanyang guro na puno ng mga nakakatawang sitwasyon.
A work that aims to imitate the style of a well-known piece in a comedic or satirical way.
This movie is a parody of superhero movies that has been widely discussed.
Ang pelikulang ito ay isang parodi ng mga superhero movies na labis na pinag-usapan.
A type of having significant differences from the original elements of the work.
Parodies on television often humorously address social issues.
Ang mga parodi sa telebisyon ay madalas na nagpapatawa sa mga isyu ng lipunan.

Etymology

from the French word 'parodie'

Common Phrases and Expressions

parody work
a creation aimed at mocking or satirizing a category or genre.
gawaing parodi

Related Words

satire
A form of art or literature that mocks or criticizes people, culture, or society in a humorous or creative way.
satire

Slang Meanings

parody or teasing
I just watched a parody of my favorite movie, it was so fun!
Kaka-panood ko lang ng parodi ng paborito kong pelikula, ang saya sobra!
impersonation of someone else
He parodied our teacher and it was so funny!
Nag-parodi siya ng guro namin at sobrang nakakatawa!
satire
I really love parodies that have satire about politics.
Gustong-gusto ko yung mga parodi na may satire sa politics.