sendups
Mocking tribute pieces
Sendups are humorous imitations or parodies that mock their subjects through exaggeration or satire.
The term usually implies affectionate mockery rather than vicious attack: The sketch was a sendup of spy movies.
A sendup highlights the recognizable quirks or clichés of its target.
Also spelled send-ups.
Mocks through exaggerated imitation
- social commentaryAnalysis of societal conditions
- political satireMockery of government
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
ridicule · critique · sarcasm · absurdist humor · hyperbole · sardonic wit · biting commentary · satirical sketches
Imitative performances of others
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- impressionsEffects on the mind
- apingImitating closely
- emulationCopying to rival
caricatures · parodies · reenactments · celebrity impressions · vocal mimicry · character studies
Comic imitations mocking originals
- lampoonsMocks through exaggerated imitation
- takeoffsAscents from a runway
- mockeriesDerisive imitations or shams
- burlesquesSatirical exaggerated imitations
skits · satires · caricatures · travesties · mockumentaries · pastiches · squibs · roasts
lampoons
Mocks through exaggerated imitation
- social commentaryAnalysis of societal conditions
- political satireMockery of government
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
mockery · ridicule · critique · sarcasm · absurdist humor · hyperbole · sardonic wit · biting commentary · satirical sketches · topical humor
impersonations
Imitative performances of others
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- impressionsEffects on the mind
- apingImitating closely
emulation · caricatures · parodies · reenactments · celebrity impressions · vocal mimicry · character studies
spoofs
Comic imitations mocking originals
- lampoonsMocks through exaggerated imitation
- takeoffsAscents from a runway
- mockeriesDerisive imitations or shams
burlesques · skits · satires · caricatures · travesties · mockumentaries · pastiches · squibs · roasts · sketches
- takeoffsliftoff, blastoff, blast off, vertical takeoff, launch
sendupshomages
Expressions of deep respect
tributes · celebrations · appreciations · paeans · encomiums
sendupspraise
Expression of approval
glorifications · defenses · endorsements · accolades · panegyrics