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Parodying: meaning, definitions and examples

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parodying

 

[ ˈpærədiɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

literary imitation

Parodying is the act of imitating or mimicking an original work, style, or genre in a humorous or satirical manner. It often exaggerates and distorts key features of the original to entertain or criticize. Parodying can be found in various forms of art, including literature, music, and film. This form of expression can serve as a form of social commentary or simply a playful tribute.

Synonyms

imitate, lampoon, mock, ridicule, satirize

Examples of usage

  • The comedian is parodying famous movie scenes.
  • The artist is known for parodying classic paintings.
  • Her song is parodying popular pop hits.
  • The show is parodying current political events.

Translations

Translations of the word "parodying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parodiando

🇮🇳 पैरॉडी करना

🇩🇪 parodierend

🇮🇩 parodi

🇺🇦 пародіючи

🇵🇱 parodiując

🇯🇵 パロディする

🇫🇷 parodiant

🇪🇸 parodiando

🇹🇷 parodi yaparak

🇰🇷 패러디하고

🇸🇦 تقليد

🇨🇿 parodující

🇸🇰 parodujúci

🇨🇳 模仿

🇸🇮 parodirajoč

🇮🇸 paródí

🇰🇿 пародия жасап

🇬🇪 პაროდი

🇦🇿 parodiya edərək

🇲🇽 parodiando

Word origin

The term 'parody' originates from the Greek word 'parodia', which is a combination of 'para' meaning 'beside' or 'alongside' and 'ode' meaning 'song'. It was initially used to describe a humorous or satirical piece of writing that imitates another work. In Renaissance literature, parody began to flourish, particularly as writers sought to critique the established norms of their time. By the 18th century, parody became a popular form of entertainment in literature and theater. The concept has evolved, and today, parody can encompass a wide array of media including films, television shows, and online content. Through the years, parody has served as both a form of humor and a method of social critique, reflecting the changing tastes and sensibilities of audiences.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,537 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.