parody
noun
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.
have parodied
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present perfectof parody.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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Alongside these posts, some users promote so-called charms said to protect against genital theft, while comedians have parodied the claims through comedy skits.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
If you’ve ever wondered how Lyle Waggoner from “The Carol Burnett Show” might have parodied Carl, Morris unintentionally provides an illuminating facsimile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2018
Liverpool have parodied American President Barack Obama's 'Hope' poster from his 2008 election campaign with their programme cover for Jurgen Klopp's first home game in charge against Rubin Kazan.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2015
Macklemore and Lewis may have parodied pop and hip-hop’s greediness with last year’s , but Lorde is unabashedly calling the artists out.
From BusinessWeek ● Oct. 4, 2013
But they urge against every reform such objections as I have parodied; and they urge them about matters of far less vital importance.
From Post-Prandial Philosophy by Grant Allen
