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send-up

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of send-up

a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect

a singer-comedian who specializes in send-ups of pop hits

Synonyms of send-up

burlesque, caricature, parody, put-on, spoof, takeoff, travesty

Words Related to send-up

lampoon, mockery, satire

comedy, farce, humor, sketch, slapstick, squib

distortion, exaggeration

imitation, impersonation, mimicking

send up

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of send up

to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of

The sitcom sends up the "trials and tribulations" of the rich and famous.

Synonyms of send up

burlesque, caricature, do, imitate, mimic, mock, parody, spoof, travesty

Words Related to send up

lampoon, satirize

deride, gibe (or jibe), ridicule

ape, copycat, monkey, parrot

duplicate, emulate, replicate, reproduce

act, counterfeit, dissemble, fake, feign, pretend, sham, simulate

elaborate, embellish, embroider, exaggerate, magnify, pad, play up, stretch

amplify, enhance, enlarge (on or upon), expand, flesh (out), overdraw, overstate, put on

mime, pantomime

impersonate, perform, personate, play

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