parodist

[ par-uh-dist ]
/ ˈpær ə dɪst /
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noun

a writer of parodies, especially of a literary subject, work, or style.

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Origin of parodist

From the French word parodiste, dating back to 1735–45. See parody, -ist

OTHER WORDS FROM parodist

self-par·o·dist, noun

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Words related to parodist

mime, lyricist, writer, dramatist, author, artist, thespian, impersonator, copycat, parrot, actor, player, comedian, imitator, performer, mummer, trouper, caricaturist, impressionist, playactor

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