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lampooning

/ˈlæmpuːnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does lampooning mean?

verb

to mock or ridicule someone or something in a humorous way, often in a satirical or ironic manner.

Example

"The comedian was lampooning the politician's policies in his stand-up routine."

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