parody
[ˈpæɹədi]
[ˈpæɹədi]
A parody is when someone imitates or copies another work, like music, a movie, or even a style, but makes it silly, funny, or ironic.
When we talk about parody, often what comes to mind are funny songs that poke fun at famous ones. Think of "Weird Al" Yankovic's songs that take popular tunes and twist the lyrics into something ridiculous. Maybe someone even made a humorous video that mimics an action movie but is just absurd. That's parody! It's not about mocking or being mean, but rather using humor to comment on the original work in a playful way.
How common is "parody"?
Word parody 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 work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
verb
To make a parody of something.
Example: The comedy movie parodied the entire Western genre.
Real examples of "parodies" in context
