LAMPOONS Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word lampoons. (close relations)
Definition of LAMPOONS
Best Alternative Words for LAMPOONS
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derides | verbv | |||||||
verb • treat or speak of with contempt | ||||||||
jests | verbv | |||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||||
mocks | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of mocking or ridiculing adjective satellite • constituting a copy or imitation of something verb • treat with contempt • imitate with mockery and derision | ||||||||
parodies | 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 | ||||||||
ridicules | verbv | |||||||
noun • language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate • the act of deriding or treating with contempt verb • subject to laughter or ridicule | ||||||||
satirizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • ridicule with satire | ||||||||
teases | verbv | |||||||
noun • someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men • the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances verb • annoy persistently • harass with persistent criticism or carping • to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them • tear into pieces • raise the nap of (fabrics) • disentangle and raise the fibers of • separate the fibers of • mock or make fun of playfully • ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
send-up | nounn | |||||||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way | ||||||||
sendup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |