parody

1 a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect the musical is a parody of every biblical epic ever made Synonyms burlesque, caricature, put-on, rib, send-up, spoof, takeoff, travesty Related Words lampoon, mockery, satire; comedy, farce, humor, sketch, slapstick, squib; distortion, exaggeration; imitation, impersonation, mimicking

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 Synonyms caricature, cartoon, farce, joke, mockery, sham, travestyRelated Words burlesque, comedy; lampoon, takeoff; counterfeit, fake, feigning, forgery, hoax, humbug, knockoff, phony (also phoney), pretense (or pretence), sham, simulationNear Antonyms homage, tribute