Definition of PARODY

parody

Meanings

Plural: parodies

Noun

  • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
  • humorous or satirical mimicry
  • A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
  • A popular maxim, adage, or proverb.

Verb

  • make a spoof of or make fun of
  • make a parody of
  • To make a parody of something.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin parōdia, from Ancient Greek παρῳδία (parōidía, “parody”), from παρά (pará, “besides”) + ᾠδή (ōidḗ, “song”).

Scrabble Score: 12

parody is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
parody is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
parody is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

parody is a valid Words With Friends word