Noun: lampoon lam'poon
- A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
"The comedy show featured a brilliant lampoon of the politician's mannerisms";
- parody, spoof [informal], sendup [informal], send-up [informal], mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, pasquinade, put-on [N. Amer, informal]
- Ridicule with satire
"The writer lampooned the politician's proposal";
- satirize, satirise [Brit], send up [Brit]
Derived forms: lampoons, lampooning, lampooned
Type of: blackguard, caricature, guy, imitation, impersonation, jest at, laugh at, make fun of, poke fun, rib [informal], ridicule, roast [informal]
Encyclopedia: Lampoon