parodising

Comically exaggerating something

Parodising is the British spelling of parodizing—imitating something in an exaggerated way for comic effect or criticism.

To parodise is to create a parody: The sketch was parodising action movie tropes.

The American spelling uses -izing.

satirical

lampoon

Harsh public mockery

mockery · ridicule · irony · sarcasm · derision · sardonic · caricature · burlesque · travesty · pastiche

derisive

mock

Scornful imitation or fake

jeer · sneer · gibe · disdain · contempt · belittle · disparage · denigrate · tease · pillory

comedic

farce

Absurd, laughable situation

sketch · gag · shtick · buffoonery · clowning · jest · jape · roast · rib · wisecrack

imitation

mimic

One who copies others

impersonation · ape · caricature · exaggeration · distortion · overstate · embellish · amplify · magnify · cartoonish

Opposites
sincerity of tribute

parodisinghonouring

Showing deep respect

paying tribute · venerating · celebrating · revering · emulating

creative intent

parodisingreplicating

Making exact copies

creative authenticity

parodisinginnovating

Creating original methods

originating · inventing · pioneering · composing · authoring

Family

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