mockumentary

[mok-yuh-men-tuh-ree, ‑tree]

noun

Movies,

1. a movie or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary.

mockumentary

/ ˌmɒkjʊˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ /

noun

1. a satirical television or radio programme in the form of a parody of a documentary

Word History and Origins

Origin of mockumentary¹

mock + (doc)umentary

Word History and Origins

Origin of mockumentary¹

C20: from _mock + ( _doc ) _umentary

Example Sentences

While showcasing the talents of the two directors and the horror philosophy of Mr. Wan, “True Haunting” pokes at the very tender places that now lie between documentary, mockumentary and reality programming.

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“Spinal Tap II,” a sequel to the 1984 mockumentary comedy classic, opened with a weak $1.7 million.

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The category is completed by vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows, therapist comedy Shrinking and Hollywood satire The Studio.

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As fans of the parody British rock band will know, their original sticksman, John "Stumpy" Pepys, died in what was described in the original 1984 mockumentary as "a bizarre gardening accident".

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The mockumentary, though overused on TV, is also the worker’s friend.

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