send-up

1 of 2

noun

ˈsend-ˌəp 

: parody, takeoff

send up

2 of 2

verb

sent up; sending up; sends up

transitive verb

1

: to send to jail

2

: to make fun of : parody

Synonyms of send-up

Noun

• parody
• spoof
• satire

Verb

• imitate
• parody
• mock
• do

Examples of send-up in a Sentence

Noun

a singer-comedian who specializes in send-ups of pop hits

Verb

the sitcom sends up the “trials and tribulations” of the rich and famous

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Where Forte’s wimpy Kevin is a send-up of human fragility, Cena’s Buddy has the shatterproof ego of the rooster Foghorn Leghorn, who also happens to be Acme’s CEO. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

George Glass made an on-screen appearance in 1996's A Very Brady Sequel, a satirical send-up of the original series. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Verb

This setup sends up to 536 hp of continuous power to the rear wheels, with available peak power bursts up to 805 hp for passing, hill climbs and other situations that demand a quick burst of extra muscle. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

On today's flight, the GSLV Mark II sent up EOS-05, a 5,218-pound (2367 kilograms) satellite designed to study our planet from a very high perch. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1958, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for send-up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup