lampooning

Meanings

• verb

  The act of imitating and ridiculing a person, idea, or institution in a mocking or satirical manner.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lampooning
rhinoceros , hilarious , porcupine

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Variants

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lampoon , lampooned , lampooner , lampooneries , lampooners , lampoonery , lampooning , lampoons

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to represent a person or thing in a lamp with a joke or caricature', from Old French 'lampoigner', from 'lamp' + 'poigner' 'to handle'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'lampooning' was in the 15th century.

2. The word 'lampoon' comes from the Old French 'lampoigner', which means 'to handle a lamp'.

3. Satirical magazines and websites often use lampooning to critique current events and political figures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: A form of literature, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

2. Parody: A work that imitates the style of another work, often with deliberate exaggeration or mockery for comedic effect.

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Culture

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Lampooning has been used throughout history to criticize and satirize various aspects of society, from political figures to popular culture. It is often used to challenge power structures and provoke thought and discussion.

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2. associate
   

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