parody

/ˈpɛrədi/

/ˈpærədi/

Other forms: parodies; parodied; parodying

A parody is a humorous or mocking imitation of something, using the same form as the original. To parody a poem, you have to write another poem.

A parody is a form of humor that spoofs — or satirizes — something using the same form. For example, shows like "Saturday Night Live" and "The Daily Show" parody newscasts by doing fake newscasts that look like the real thing. Comedians and comedy writers love to parody the President. Anything in the public eye could be the object of a parody.

Definitions of parody

1. noun

   a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
   synonyms: burlesque, charade, lampoon, mockery, pasquinade, put-on, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty

   type of:

   caricature, imitation, impersonation

   a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
2. noun

   humorous or satirical mimicry
   synonyms: mockery, takeoff

   type of:

   apery, mimicry

   the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
3. verb

   make a parody of
   synonyms: burlesque, spoof

   types:

   travesty

   make a travesty of

   type of:

   mock

   imitate with mockery and derision
4. verb

   make a spoof of or make fun of
   type of:

   act, play, represent

   play a role or part