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as in spoofs
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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as in jokes
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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as in mocks
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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What does ‘no fault or negligence’ actually mean?—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
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If these awarding bodies finally start getting it right and acknowledging Black artists for their worth, does the entire industry shift?—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Parodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parodies. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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