Lampoonist: meaning, definitions and examples
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lampoonist
[ ˌlamˈpuːnɪst ]
satirical writer
A lampoonist is a person who writes or performs satirical material, mocking or ridiculing individuals or institutions. Lampoonists often use humor and exaggeration to make a point or criticize society.
Synonyms
mockery writer, parodist, satirist.
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| lampoonist |
A person who publicly criticizes someone or something by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm in a humorous way. Often associated with social or political commentary.
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Examples of usage
- He gained fame as a lampoonist for his sharp wit and biting satire.
- The lampoonist's latest piece poked fun at political leaders and their policies.
Translations
Translations of the word "lampoonist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 satirista
🇮🇳 व्यंग्यकार (vyangyakar)
🇩🇪 Satiriker
🇮🇩 satiris
🇺🇦 сатирик
🇵🇱 satyryk
🇯🇵 風刺作家 (fūshi sakka)
🇫🇷 satiriste
🇪🇸 satírico
🇹🇷 mizahçı
🇰🇷 풍자 작가 (pungja jakka)
🇸🇦 كاتب ساخر (katib sakhir)
🇨🇿 satirik
🇸🇰 satirik
🇨🇳 讽刺作家 (fěngcì zuòjiā)
🇸🇮 satirik
🇮🇸 háðsmiður
🇰🇿 сатирашы
🇬🇪 სატირიკოსი (satirikosi)
🇦🇿 satirik
🇲🇽 satírico
Etymology
The term 'lampoonist' originated from the French word 'lampon', which means a 'great blow' or 'insult'. Lampoonists have a long history of using satire and mockery to criticize those in power and to bring attention to social issues. The art of lampooning dates back centuries, with famous lampoonists such as Jonathan Swift and Mark Twain paving the way for modern satirists.