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Definition of lampoon

lampoon

/læmˈpuːn/
lam · poon
Plural:lampoons
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Past Simple:lampooned
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Past Participle:lampooned
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Present Participle:lampooning
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• verb

1

To publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something by using irony, sarcasm, or broad satire.

Example

"Late-night comedians frequently lampoon prominent politicians for their public gaffes."

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• noun

1

A speech, piece of writing, or artistic work that sharply and humorously ridicules or satirizes a person, group, or institution.

Example

"The student magazine published a clever lampoon of the university administration's latest policy."

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• Rhymes for lampoon

• Nearby Words

lamplight
lamplighter
lamplit
lampoon
lamppost
lamprey
lampshade

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from the French word 'lampon' (meaning a drinking song or satire), which likely originated from the refrain 'lampons' ('let us drink!'), derived from the verb 'lamper' ('to guzzle' or 'to lap up').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lampoon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lampoon
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