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lampooned

lam·poon
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lam-poon]
    • /læmˈpun/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lam-poon]
    • /læmˈpun/

Definitions of lampooned word

  • noun lampooned a sharp, often virulent satire directed against an individual or institution; a work of literature, art, or the like, ridiculing severely the character or behavior of a person, society, etc. 1
  • verb with object lampooned to mock or ridicule in a lampoon: to lampoon important leaders in the government. 1
  • noun lampooned Simple past tense and past participle of lampoon. 1
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Origin of lampooned

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < French lampon, said to be noun use of lampons let us guzzle (from a drinking song), imperative of lamper, akin to laper to lap up < Germanic; see lap3

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Parts of speech for Lampooned

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Lampooned

lampooned popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lampooned usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for lampooned

noun lampooned

  • parodied — a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing: his hilarious parody of Hamlet's soliloquy.
  • ridiculed — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.

verb lampooned

  • satirized — to attack or ridicule with satire.
  • mocked — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
  • japed — Simple past tense and past participle of jape.
  • railed — a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
All 6 Synonyms of lampooned

Antonyms for lampooned

noun lampooned

  • praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

verb lampooned

  • applauded — Simple past tense and past participle of applaud.
  • approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
All 3 Antonyms of lampooned

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