parodying

par·o·dy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-dee]
- /ˈpær ə di/
- /ˈpær.ə.di/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-dee]
- /ˈpær ə di/

Definitions of parodying word

noun plural parodying a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing: his hilarious parody of Hamlet's soliloquy. 1
noun plural parodying the genre of literary composition represented by such imitations. 1
noun plural parodying a burlesque imitation of a musical composition. 1
noun plural parodying any humorous, satirical, or burlesque imitation, as of a person, event, etc. 1
noun plural parodying the use in the 16th century of borrowed material in a musical setting of the Mass (parody Mass) 1
noun plural parodying a poor or feeble imitation or semblance; travesty: His acting is a parody of his past greatness. 1

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Origin of parodying

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin parōdia a parody < Greek parōidía a burlesque song or poem. See par-, ode, -y3

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Parts of speech for Parodying

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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parodying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

parodying usage trend in Literature

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