lampoon
Ridicule through exaggeration
A lampoon is a harsh, mocking attack on someone or something, typically through satire or parody.
The word works as both noun and verb: The late-night show lampooned the senator's speech.
Lampoons exaggerate flaws or absurdities for ridicule, often targeting public figures or institutions.
The tone is sharper than gentle teasing—closer to skewering than ribbing.
Satirical imitation
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- travestyAbsurd, degrading imitation
- send-upMocking imitation of something
takeoff · skit · pastiche · mockumentary · farce · mock-heroic · lampoonery · sendup
Clever, inventive humor
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- sarcasmIrony used to mock
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
quip · banter · jest · gag · drollery · absurdity · exaggeration · punchline
Scornful imitation or fake
- derideMock with contempt
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- tauntInsulting provocation
- jeerVocal expression of scorn
sneer · belittle · disparage · gibe · heckle · scoff · tease · deflate
Unbound topical booklet
- editorialPublication's official viewpoint article
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
dissent · polemic · propaganda · censorship · broadside · caricature · corruption · hypocrisy
Overstating beyond reality
- distortionTwisting from original state
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- grotesqueDistorted, bizarre figure
- portrayalDepiction of someone
sketch · effigy · representation · impersonation · mimicry · features · likeness · unflattering
parody
Satirical imitation
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- travestyAbsurd, degrading imitation
send-up · takeoff · skit · pastiche · mockumentary · farce · mock-heroic · lampoonery · sendup · sketch
wit
Clever, inventive humor
joke · quip · banter · jest · gag · drollery · absurdity · exaggeration · punchline · wry
mock
Scornful imitation or fake
jeer · sneer · belittle · disparage · gibe · heckle · scoff · tease · deflate · pillory
pamphlet
Unbound topical booklet
- editorialPublication's official viewpoint article
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
critique · dissent · polemic · propaganda · censorship · broadside · caricature · corruption · hypocrisy · establishment
exaggeration
Overstating beyond reality
- distortionTwisting from original state
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- grotesqueDistorted, bizarre figure
portrayal · sketch · effigy · representation · impersonation · mimicry · features · likeness · unflattering · overblown
- National Lampoon's VacationComedy about ill-fated family trip