spoof

²spoof

noun

Definition of SPOOF

1

: hoax, deception

2

: a light humorous parody

— spoof·ery \ˈspü-f(ə-)rē\ noun

— spoofy \ˈspü-fē\ adjective

Examples of SPOOF

1. <many viewers thought that the spoof of a television newscast was the real thing>

First Known Use of SPOOF

1889

Related to SPOOF

Synonyms: burlesque, caricature, put-on, rib, send-up, parody, takeoff, travesty

Related Words: lampoon, mockery, satire; comedy, farce, humor, sketch, slapstick, squib; distortion, exaggeration; imitation, impersonation, mimicking

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