LAMPOON Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word lampoon. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LAMPOON
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burlesque | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or characteristic of a burlesque noun • a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a parody of | ||||||||
mockery | nounn | |||||||
noun • showing your contempt by derision • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry | ||||||||
parody | nounn | |||||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry verb • make a spoof of or make fun of • make a parody of | ||||||||
send-up | nounn | |||||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||||
spoof | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a parody of | ||||||||
caricature | nounn | |||||||
noun • a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect verb • represent in or produce a caricature of | ||||||||
ridicule | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate • the act of deriding or treating with contempt verb • subject to laughter or ridicule | ||||||||
satire | nounn | |||||||
noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn • a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others | ||||||||
pasquinade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||||
put-on | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | ||||||||
satirise | verbv | |||||||
verb • ridicule with satire | ||||||||
satirize | verbv | |||||||
verb • ridicule with satire | ||||||||
sendup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||||
takeoff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a departure; especially of airplanes • the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry | ||||||||
travesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a travesty of |