Definition of Parody
Parody
par·o·dy


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an imitation of a production, action or quality, but one which intentionally exaggerates the style or aspects of the original for comedic effect or commentary;

e.g. A lot of Saturday Night Live leans upon the use of parody to comment on current events in an entertaining way.

(verb)
to produce a parody or a humorous and exaggerated imitation of a production, action, or quality;

e.g. The show parodies popular current events.



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