Definition of caricature
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
drew a caricature of the president
2
: a representation especially in literature or art that has the qualities of caricature
His performance in the film was a caricature of a hard-boiled detective.
3
: a distortion so gross as to seem like caricature
The kangaroo court was a caricature of justice.
caricature
verb
caricatured; caricaturing
Definition of caricature (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make or draw a caricature of : represent in caricature
the portrait caricatured its subject The comedian caricatured the governor as a pompous know-it-all.
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The first known use of caricature was in 1712
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