Parody (noun)

  1. A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.
  2. An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

Origin:

From the french word "parodie" which derived from the greek word "parōidia" meaning "burlesque poem" or "burlesque song".

Examples:

  1. The movie was a parody of the popular detective novels.
  2. He wrote a parody of the famous poem.
  3. The song was a parody of the famous pop songs of the 80s.
  4. The TV show was a parody of the reality shows.
  5. The play was a parody of the classic Shakespeare's play.
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