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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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verbSynonyms of parody (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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The first known use of parody was in 1607
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