lampooning

lam·poon

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of lampooning word

noun lampooning 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 lampooning to mock or ridicule in a lampoon: to lampoon important leaders in the government. 1
noun lampooning Present participle of lampoon. 1

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Origin of lampooning

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 Lampooning

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lampooning 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 64% 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.

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Synonyms for lampooning

noun lampooning

mordacity — biting or given to biting.
mordancy — the quality of being mordant; sharpness.
sarcasm — harsh or bitter derision or irony.
trenchancy — incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit.
causticness — The state or quality of being caustic.

adjective lampooning

paradoxical — having the nature of a paradox; self-contradictory.
satirical — of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire: satirical novels.
spoofing — a mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored; lampoon or parody: The show was a spoof of college life.

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