lampoon
[læmˈpuːn]
A lampoon is a humorous or satirical article or performance that attacks someone or something.
When people talk about lampoons, they often mean a type of criticism or ridicule. Imagine you read an article about a politician that's not just criticizing their actions, but also making fun of them in a clever way. That would be an example of a lampoon. Sometimes the word is used to describe a movie or play that pokes fun at someone or something.
How common is "lampoon"?
Word lampoon is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution.
verb
To satirize or poke fun at.
Real examples of "lampoon" in context
