parody
noun
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.
parodied
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past participleof parody.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof parody.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
parodynouna humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.
Example Sentences
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The video parodied extreme practices associated with the trend, like “bone smashing for facial symmetry,” before promoting lotion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Seinfeld star appeared in a Funny or Die sketch with Stodden in 2012, which parodied daytime talk shows such as Dr Phil.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
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
Ross has been lovingly parodied many times, with bits on “Family Guy” and within Ryan Reynolds’ “Deadpool” series probably being the best known.
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
It’s the most parodied painting in history, but every parody just draws more attention to the original.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
