Synonyms of parodies

parodies 1 of 2

noun

plural of parody

1

as in spoofs

a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect

the musical is a parody of every biblical epic ever made

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spoofs
• satires
• burlesques
• caricatures
• imitations
• send-ups
• takeoffs
• ribs
• travesties
• sketches
• comedies
• lampoons
• put-ons
• distortions
• exaggerations
• farces
• impersonations
• squibs
• mockeries
• slapsticks
• humors

2

as in jokes

a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something

the young man sported a feeble parody of a mustache in a vain attempt to make himself look older

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jokes
• caricatures
• cartoons
• comedies
• shams
• farces
• hoaxes
• simulations
• burlesques
• travesties
• mockeries
• lampoons
• pretenses
• counterfeits
• pretences
• forgeries
• knockoffs
• takeoffs
• phonies
• fakes
• phoneys
• humbug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tributes
• homages

parodies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of parody

as in mocks

to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of

parodying a public figure's distinctive mannerisms takes particular talent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mocks
• imitates
• spoofs
• does
• caricatures
• burlesques
• mimics
• travesties
• ridicules
• sends up
• emulates
• satirizes
• reproduces
• simulates
• plays
• performs
• lampoons
• pretends
• jibes
• replicates
• derides
• acts
• stretches
• personates
• parrots
• monkeys
• duplicates
• enhances
• pantomimes
• apes
• mimes
• counterfeits
• exaggerates
• fakes
• gibes
• feigns
• expands
• elaborates
• embroiders
• plays up
• pads
• copycats
• shams
• embellishes
• dissembles
• amplifies
• pasquinades
• enlarges (on or upon)
• overstates
• impersonates
• fleshes (out)
• overdraws
• puts on
• magnifies