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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

parody

/ˈpærədi/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does parody mean?

noun, verb

A copy of a work that imitates the style of the original but is not as good, or a humorous or ironic imitation of a person, style, or situation. A parody can be a song, a film, a book, or any other work of art.

Example

"The comedian's parody of the politician's speech was hilarious and spot on."

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