parody
noun
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.
has parodied
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present perfectof parody (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Throughout the last four decades, Culture Clash has parodied nearly every prominent Latino figure in history, including Che Guevara, Frida Kahlo, Ritchie Valens, Rita Moreno, Edward James Olmos and others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Once again, Google has parodied Apple only to become a parody itself the following year.
From The Verge ● May 11, 2022
Someone has parodied the NFT market by purporting to sell NFTs of images of individual Olive Garden restaurants, but it’s the kind of parody that gets at the essential truth of the target.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2021
As an actor, writer and producer, Marlon Wayans has parodied everything from horror movies to inner-city dramas to dance-competition films.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2016
Or "the speaking" of that day, as Lord Campbell has parodied the lines.
From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Wiliam Cabell Bruce
