parody
parody Lexical Profile
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• noun
An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
"The novel was written as a clever parody of classic Victorian detective fiction."
An action, event, or situation that is so poorly executed or distorted that it seems like an absurd orintentional mockery of what it should be.
"The hastily organized hearing was a complete parody of a fair judicial process."
• verb
To produce a humorously exaggerated imitation of a writer, artist, or genre.
"The sketch comedy show frequently parodies popular political commentators and news broadcasts."
Word Nuance & Usage
While often used interchangeably with 'satire', a 'parody' specifically imitates the style of a particular author, artist, or genre for comic effect, whereas 'satire' uses humor or irony more broadly to critique societal flaws or human folly.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'parōidía' (a burlesque poem or song), formed from 'para-' (beside, mock, or counter) and 'ōidḗ' (song or ode).