1. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
   "The comedy show featured a brilliant sendup of the politician's mannerisms";
   - parody, lampoon, spoof [informal], send-up [informal], mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, pasquinade, put-on [N. Amer, informal]

1. [Brit] Ridicule with satire
   "The writer sent up the politician's proposal";
   - satirize, satirise [Brit], lampoon
    
2. [N. Amer] Send to prison after being found guilty
   - send down [Brit]

Derived forms: send-ups, sent up, sendups, sends up, sending up

Type of: blackguard, caricature, guy, imitation, impersonation, jest at, laugh at, make fun of, poke fun, rib [informal], ridicule, roast [informal]

Encyclopedia: Sendup