Send-up

//ˈsɛndˌʌp// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way wordnet

Synonyms

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burlesquelampoonmockeryparodypasquinadepiss-take

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"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.

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