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Noun: pasquinade  ,pas-kwu'neyd
  1. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
    "The comedy show featured a brilliant pasquinade of the politician's mannerisms";
    - parody, lampoon, spoof [informal], sendup [informal], send-up [informal], mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, put-on [N. Amer, informal]
     
  2. A satirical writing posted in a public place that ridicules an individual or institution
    "The anonymous pasquinade criticized the mayor's policies"

Derived forms: pasquinades

Type of: caricature, imitation, impersonation

Encyclopedia: Pasquinade