Entry Word: parody

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect <the musical was a parody of Romeo and Juliet, with silly songs during the sad scenes>

Synonyms burlesque, caricature, spoof, takeoff

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

Near Antonyms archetype, original, prototype

2 a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something <the young man sported a feeble parody of a mustache in a vain attempt to make himself look older> — see mockery 1