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Plural for an imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect
“This first one was a gross-out parody of horror movies that made so much money, they couldn't wait to produce this slapdash scatological sequel.”
Plural for something done so badly that it seems like an intentional mockery
“It looked theatrical, Mehcredi thought, like a bad parody of a wicked wizard.”
Plural for an object or target of ridicule or derision
“Now, he is nothing but a parody of himself and has no relevance.”
Plural for a performance intended to amuse or be funny
Plural for a deception or pretense, originally an absurdly obvious one but now in general use
Plural for a witty remark or joke
Plural for an extravagant or eccentric piece of music, literature, or drama
To mimic, typically humorously
“Cast members pose as correspondents as they parody mainstream media's failure to provide robust, independent journalism.”
To tease, ridicule, or make jokes about, generally in a pejorative manner
To repeat (someone's words or opinions), typically to express agreement
To give a false or misleading account of the nature of
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