parody
/ˈpæɹədi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: parodies · parodying · parodied
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
Noun
Examples
The lively parody which he wrote […] was received with great applause.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make a parody of something.
Verb
Examples
The comedy movie parodied the entire Western genre.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “parody” mean?
A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
Is “parody” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.