spoof — a humorous imitation or parody of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a humorous imitation or parody of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /spuːf/
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
The comedy show creates a spoof of a serious superhero movie by copying its dramatic style in a ridiculous way.
SP-POOF! A silly spoof magic trick with a fake rabbit!
Writing a spoof on the roof, turning proof into comedy gold!
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🌳Etymology
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.'
Breakdown
spoof (complete word from proper noun - the name of the original card game, no meaningful prefix/suffix breakdown)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The comedy group's spoof of the popular song went viral online.”
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