Caricature
(noun)
A picture, description, or imitation of a person that exaggerates certain features to create an easily recognizable likeness.
Origin:
From the italian word 'caricare' meaning to load or exaggerate.
Examples:
- The cartoonist is famous for his political caricatures in the daily newspaper.
- The artist created a caricature of his friends at the party for a fun memento.
- The tourist had a caricature drawn of himself as a souvenir from his trip to the seaside.
- The politician was not amused by the caricature of himself as a clown in the magazine.
- The caricature of the famous actor was used to promote the upcoming comedy film.