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plural of parody

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(Entry 1 of 2)

1 a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
  • the musical is a parody of every biblical epic ever made

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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

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parodies

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present tense third-person singular of parody

Synonyms of parodies (Entry 2 of 2)

to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
  • parodying a public figure's distinctive mannerisms takes particular talent

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“Parodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parodies. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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