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Definition of parodist

parodist

/ˈpærədɪst/
par · o · dist
Plural:parodists
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Adjective:parodistic
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parodist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A writer, performer, or artist who creates parodies by humorously or satirically imitating the characteristic style of another author, work, or genre.

Example

"The clever parodist captured the exact cadence and vocabulary of the famous Victorian novelist for comic effect."

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• Nearby Words

parochial
parodia
parodically
parodist
parody
parole
parolee

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'parody' plus the agentive suffix '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'parōidia' (burlesque poem or song), formed from 'para-' (beside, mock) and 'ōidē' (song, ode).

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