Send-up
/ˈsɛndˌʌp/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A satirical imitation of a work of art or a genre.
"The tired storyline, centered on a lesbian couple's search for a sperm donor, is irritatingly spoofish and lacks the subtlety that makes for great send-ups."
- 2 a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way wordnet
Example
More examples"The tired storyline, centered on a lesbian couple's search for a sperm donor, is irritatingly spoofish and lacks the subtlety that makes for great send-ups."
Etymology
Deverbal from send up.