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1. parody
noun. ['ˈpɛrədi'] a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- parodia (Latin)
- παρωδία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Rhymes with Parody
- paradee
How do you pronounce parody?
Pronounce parody as ˈpɛrədi.
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Sentences with parody
1. Noun, singular or mass
The court held that this was a parody and met the criteria for the fair use defense.
Quotes about parody
1. A clever schoolboy's reaction to his reading is most naturally expressed by parody or imitation.
- C.S. Lewis
2. Not all of Derrida's writing is to everyone's taste. He had an irritating habit of overusing the rhetorical question, which lends itself easily to parody: 'What is it, to speak? How can I even speak of this? Who is this "I"who speaks of speaking?
- Terry Eagleton
2. parody
verb. ['ˈpɛrədi'] make a spoof of or make fun of.
Antonyms
Etymology
- parodia (Latin)
- παρωδία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
