Associations to the word «Lampoon»

Wiktionary

LAMPOON, noun. A written attack ridiculing a person, group, or institution.
LAMPOON, verb. To satirize or poke fun at.

Dictionary definition

LAMPOON, noun. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
LAMPOON, verb. Ridicule with satire; "The writer satirized the politician's proposal".

Wise words

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