Synonyms of parodies

parodies 1 of 2

noun

plural of parody

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spoofs
• satires
• burlesques
• caricatures
• imitations
• send-ups
• takeoffs
• ribs
• travesties
• sketches
• comedies
• lampoons
• put-ons
• distortions
• exaggerations
• farces
• impersonations
• squibs
• mockeries
• slapsticks
• humors

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jokes
• caricatures
• cartoons
• comedies
• shams
• farces
• hoaxes
• simulations
• burlesques
• travesties
• mockeries
• pretenses
• counterfeits
• forgeries
• lampoons
• takeoffs
• fakes
• knockoffs
• phonies
• humbug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tributes
• homages

parodies

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of parody

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mocks
• imitates
• spoofs
• does
• caricatures
• burlesques
• mimics
• travesties
• ridicules
• sends up
• emulates
• satirizes
• reproduces
• simulates
• plays
• performs
• lampoons
• pretends
• replicates
• derides
• acts
• stretches
• personates
• parrots
• monkeys
• duplicates
• enhances
• pantomimes
• apes
• mimes
• counterfeits
• exaggerates
• fakes
• gibes
• feigns
• expands
• elaborates
• embroiders
• plays up
• pads
• copycats
• shams
• embellishes
• dissembles
• amplifies
• pasquinades
• enlarges (on or upon)
• overstates
• impersonates
• fleshes (out)
• overdraws
• puts on
• magnifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parodies

Noun

O’Donnell says she’s been told by Kimmel producers that song parodies are hard to get cleared for airing. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026

High-profile cameos from Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider help these parodies retain the spirit of the original tales, and in a true indication of quality, King is rumored to have praised it. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

Gordon has made a name for himself through parodies that channel different personas and genres. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 17 July 2026

Yankovic has recorded parodies of songs by Madonna, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Queen, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Eminem and many others. — Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026

Just like the five beloved films that preceded the reboot, the newest installment features parodies referencing horror films, drama shows, comedy movies and musicals, alike. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

Its various iterations have managed to hold viewers' attention in the years since (the 2009 sibling version inspired a slew of parodies and fan fiction). — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 May 2026

His most viral videos include skits about dueling Drake and Kendrick Lamar tracks and parodies amplifying more serious lyrical messages in popular party music. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026

Broadway, top-heavy with musical parodies and attention-grabbing revivals, is having a strange season by all accounts. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026

Verb

In another nod to Scream, Cheri Oteri parodies Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers as the comically unethical news anchor Gail Hailstorm. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026

Ben Hania’s film before that, 2020’s Oscar-nominated The Man Who Sold His Skin, parodies the art world’s fetishization of refugees. — Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026

Newsom has been trying to raise his national profile, adopting a combative style that parodies Trump’s social media strategy with similar all-caps posts, memes and merchandise. — Adriana Gomez Licon, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025

One of the videos adorably parodies the premiere episode with Katar and Sokka discovering Aang and battling Zuko and the Fire Nation. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025

For the social media stars — whose content parodies their real lives through comedic skits — the new baby will also present an opportunity for new kinds of videos. — Luke Chinman, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025

South Park’s Eric Cartman parodies Kirk in the episode by asking a college student a question, referencing Kirk’s viral debates on college campuses. — Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025