HyperDic: lampoon

English > 2 senses of the word lampoon:
VERBcommunicationlampoon, satirize, satiriseridicule with satire
NOUNcommunicationlampoon, parody, spoof, sendup, send-up, mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, pasquinade, put-ona composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
lampoon > pronunciation
Soundslaempuw'n
Rhymesafternoon ... Witherspoon: 64 rhymes with uwn...
English > lampoon: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Synonymsparody, spoof, sendup, send-up, mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, pasquinade, put-on
Broadercaricature, imitation, impersonationA representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
Spanishburla, farsa, parodia, pasquín, ridiculización, sátira
Catalanburla, paròdia
Verbslampoonridicule with satire
English > lampoon: 2 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaningridicule with satire.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymssatirize, satirise
Broaderridicule, roast, guy, blackguard, laugh at, jest at, rib, make fun, poke funsubject to laughter or ridicule
Spanishcaricaturizar, ridiculizar, satirizar
Catalancaricaturar, satiritzar
Nounslampoona composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
lampoonermimics literary or musical style for comic effect

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