Noun: pasquinade ,pas-kwu'neyd
- 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]
- 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