parodied

Meanings

• Verb

  To imitate or make fun of something, especially in a creative or entertaining way

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parodied
mocked , joked , codified

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Variants

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parodied , parodies , parody , parodying

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Forms

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parodies, parodied, parodies (past tense)

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'parodia' meaning 'answer song' or 'satirical poem'

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Trivia

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1. The first known parody was an ancient Greek play called 'The Birds' by Aristophanes, which parodied the popular new genre of 'cloud plays'.

2. One of the most famous parodies in literature is Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal', which satirically suggests solving Ireland's poverty problem by selling its babies as food to the wealthy.

3. The term 'parody' was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a musical setting of a religious text to a secular melody.

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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. Caricature: A graphic or visual representation that exaggerates the essential features of a person, thing, or idea for comic effect.

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Culture

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Parodies have been used throughout history in various forms of art and entertainment, from ancient Greek plays to modern day satirical television shows and movies.

How to Memorize "parodied"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making funny faces or gestures while imitating something. Imagine yourself doing the same to remember the meaning of parody.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parody' with the word 'satire'. Remember that a parody is a type of satire that imitates and mocks something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Parody: A Ridiculous Ode To Yield' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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