parody
UK: ˈpærədi | US: ˈpærədi
n. a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature, art, or music
vt. to mimic humorously or satirically
parody = par<beside> + ody<song>
- par<beside>: From Greek para-, meaning "beside" or "parallel to."
- ody<song>: From Greek ōidē, meaning "song" or "ode."
Etymology Origin:
The word parody originates from Greek parōidia, combining para- ("beside") and ōidē ("song"). It originally referred to a humorous or mocking song sung alongside a serious one. Over time, it expanded to include imitations of any artistic work, retaining its core idea of playful or critical mimicry.
The comedian delivered a brilliant parody of the president's speech.
The film is a parody of classic horror movies.
She parodied the famous painting by replacing the subjects with cartoon characters.
His writing style often includes subtle parodies of literary giants.
The YouTube channel specializes in parodies of popular songs.