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Definition
[n] a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way
[v] ridicule with satire; "The writer satirized the politician's proposal"
Scurrilous, satirical poem e.g. John Wilmot's famous epitaph for Charles II:
Synonyms
burlesque, charade, mockery, parody, pasquinade, put-on, satirise, satirize, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty
See Also...
blackguard, caricature, guy, imitation, impersonation, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, rib, ridicule
Related Terms
agile wit, Atticism, black humor, burlesque, caricature, comedy, dry wit, esprit, farce, hatchet job, hit off on, humor, imitation, irony, malicious parody, mock, mockery, nimble wit, parody, pasquil, pasquin, pasquinade, pastiche, pleasantry, poison pen,
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