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1. parody
noun. ['ˈpɛrədi'] a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Synonyms
- impersonation
- charade
- imitation
- sendup
- caricature
- takeoff
- travesty
- spoof
- pasquinade
- mockery
- burlesque
- put-on
Antonyms
- prosecute
- behave
- discontinue
- refrain
Etymology
- parodia (Latin)
- παρωδία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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Rhymes with Parody
- paradee
How do you pronounce parody?
Pronounce parody as ˈpɛrədi.
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Sentences with parody
1. Noun, singular or mass
The court held that this was a parody and met the criteria for the fair use defense.
Quotes about parody
1. A clever schoolboy's reaction to his reading is most naturally expressed by parody or imitation.
- C.S. Lewis
2. Not all of Derrida's writing is to everyone's taste. He had an irritating habit of overusing the rhetorical question, which lends itself easily to parody: 'What is it, to speak? How can I even speak of this? Who is this "I"who speaks of speaking?
- Terry Eagleton
2. parody
verb. ['ˈpɛrədi'] make a spoof of or make fun of.
Synonyms
- act
- play
Antonyms
- immovability
- immovableness
- stay in place
Etymology
- parodia (Latin)
- παρωδία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. parody
verb. ['ˈpɛrədi'] make a parody of.
Synonyms
- travesty
- spoof
- burlesque
Antonyms
- inactivity
- overact
- underact
- fail
Etymology
- parodia (Latin)
- παρωδία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
4. parody
noun. ['ˈpɛrədi'] humorous or satirical mimicry.
Synonyms
- mimicry
- takeoff
- mockery
Antonyms
- natural
- fall
- tragedy
- genuine
Etymology
- parodia (Latin)
- παρωδία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))