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spoofa humorous imitation or parody of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a humorous imitation or parody of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /spuːf/

Korean meaning: 무언가를 재미있게 모방하거나 패러디한 것

Korean pronunciation: 스**푸**프

Example Sentences

  • The TV show spoofed famous reality shows with hilarious results.
  • Be careful of spoof emails that look like they're from your bank.
  • The student spoofed the teacher's voice so well that everyone burst into laughter.

spoof

NOUN

//spuːf//

a humorous imitation or parody of something

spoof concept
💡 Concept

The comedy show creates a spoof of a serious superhero movie by copying its dramatic style in a ridiculous way.

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spoof rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Writing a spoof on the roof, turning proof into comedy gold!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/spuːf/
🇬🇧 UK/spuːf/

🌳Etymology

Rootspoof

Origin

From a card game invented in 1889 by British comedian Arthur Roberts. The game involved bluffing and deception, leading to the meaning 'to deceive or trick,' which later extended to 'parody.'

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🎵Rhyme

proofroofaloof
proof
roof
aloof

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The TV show spoofed famous reality shows with hilarious results.

Be careful of spoof emails that look like they're from your bank.

😄 Fun example

The student spoofed the teacher's voice so well that everyone burst into laughter.

😄 Fun example

The comedy group's spoof of the popular song went viral online.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

parodysatiremockeryimitationcaricature

Antonyms

originalgenuineauthentic

Related

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