parodies

Meanings

• noun

  The imitation of the style, appearance, or character of a person, thing, or work with intent to mock, satirize, or ridicule.

  - "The play was a parody of Shakespeare's tragedies."
  - "The comedian's stand-up routine was a parody of political speeches."
  - "The cartoonist created a parody of famous superheroes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parodies
jodies , codies , modies

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Variants

List of all variants of parodies that leads to same result
parodic , parodies , parodistic , parody , parodied , parodying , self-parodies , self-parodist , self-parodists , self-parody

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Forms

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parodic, parodying, parodist

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'parodia' meaning 'counter-dance'. Originally referred to a song sung in response to an earlier song, often with humorous or satirical intent.

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Trivia

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1. Parodies have been used as a form of protest and social commentary throughout history, such as Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' and Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

2. The term 'parody' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

3. One of the most famous parodies in music is 'We Are the World' by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, which was a response to the Ethiopian famine in the 1980s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: A form of comedy, literature, or visual art 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: An exaggerated representation of a person or thing, often for comedic effect. A caricature is a type of parody that focuses on the visual representation of a subject.

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Culture

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Parodies have been used throughout history in various forms of art and media to comment on society, politics, and popular culture. They can be found in literature, music, film, and visual arts.

How to Memorize "parodies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where someone is making fun of a popular character or situation. Visualize the facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice used to convey the mocking intent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parody' with the image of a comedian making fun of a public figure or a cartoonist drawing a humorous version of a well-known character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'parody': 'The comedian's parody of the politician's speech left the audience in stitches.'

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