parody

Meanings

• noun

  An imitation of the style, appearance, or character of something, especially in a literary or artistic work.

  - "The comedian's parody of the president's speech was both entertaining and insightful."
  - "In music, a parody sets new lyrics to a previously composed piece."

• noun

  A satirical imitation of the manner or style of a particular writer, artist, or genre.

  - "The author's parody of Hemingway's style in his novel was praised by critics."
  - "The cartoonist's parody of political figures was widely shared on social media."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpæɹədi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parody
jody , poddy , coddy

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'parodia' meaning 'answer song' or 'counter song'.

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Trivia

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1. Parody has been used as a form of political commentary since ancient times, with one of the earliest known examples being the Roman poet Horace's 'Satires'.

2. The term 'parody' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. One of the most famous examples of musical parody is 'All You Need is Love' by the Beatles, which was a parody of the Indian classical music style.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: A literary or artistic work 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. Imitation: The act of making something in imitation of something else, typically as a form of flattery or to create a work of art or literature that explores the imitated subject in a new and innovative way.

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Culture

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Parody has been used throughout history in various forms of art and literature, including poetry, music, visual arts, and film. It is often used as a form of satire or social commentary, allowing artists to critique and criticize societal norms and conventions in a humorous and entertaining way.

How to Memorize "parody"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a comedian on stage making funny faces and gestures while mimicking the speech and mannerisms of a public figure. Visualize the words 'parody' and 'imitation' written side by side to help remember their meanings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parody' with the idea of playful imitation or satire. Think of a comedian poking fun at a celebrity or a cartoonist drawing a political figure in an exaggerated way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Are Ridiculous In Daily Yarns' to remember the meaning of parody. The first letter of each word corresponds to the first letter of the words in 'parody': P-People, A-Are, R-Ridiculous, I-In, D-Daily, Y-Yarns.

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