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parodist

[ par-uh-dist ]

noun

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


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Other Words From

  • self-paro·dist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parodist1

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

But Byrne himself is the parodist, and he commands the stage by his hollow-eyed, frosty verve.

The parodist who wrote the following newspaper quatrain was no enemy of the automobile in spite of his cynicism.

English serious opera has not often fallen a prey to the untender mercies of the parodist.

Self-control and self-restraint are also needed; a parodist may go to the very edge, but he must not fall over.

He first made his mark as a parodist and a writer of humorous Latin verse.

A 'Parodist's Apology,' added in the later edition of the Lapsus.

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