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parodist

American  
[par-uh-dist] / ˈpær ə dɪst /

noun

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


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Etymology

Origin of parodist

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

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Ms Skinner began posting her Liv Struss videos on social media in August 2022 when Ms Truss made her bid for the Tory leadership - and said she became a political parodist "overnight".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2024

Yankovic, who is married to musician and parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic, posted the video July 13.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2023

Some folks clearly don't know enough about Yankovic's expertise as a satirist as well as parodist, alongside his world-class accordion-playing skills.

From Salon Nov. 4, 2022

Welcome to the set of “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” the unconventional biopic of the beloved parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic, featuring Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role.

From New York Times Aug. 22, 2022

This he does in 'The Shepherd's Week,' a sham pastoral, which is full of wit and easy versification, and shows very considerable talents as a parodist.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 by Various

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