lampoon — to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something using humor, satire, or sarcasm
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something using humor, satire, or sarcasm
Pronunciation (IPA): /læmˈpuːn/
Korean meaning: 누군가나 무언가를 유머, 풍자, 또는 비꼬기를 사용해 공개적으로 비판하거나 조롱하다
Korean pronunciation: 램**푸**운
Example Sentences
- The late-night show host loves to lampoon politicians who take themselves too seriously.
- Her novel was a brilliant lampoon of the pretentious art world.
- The students created a hilarious lampoon of their strict principal in the school newspaper.
lampoon
VERB//læmˈpuːn//
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something using humor, satire, or sarcasm
A comedian lampoons a politician with satirical mimicry on stage
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The cartoon baboon lampoons the buffoon!
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Origin
From French 'lampon,' which likely derives from the French verb 'lamper' meaning 'to drink' or 'to guzzle,' combined with the suffix '-on.' The term originally referred to drinking songs or satirical verses sung at gatherings, eventually evolving to mean harsh satire or ridicule.
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“The late-night show host loves to lampoon politicians who take themselves too seriously.”
“Her novel was a brilliant lampoon of the pretentious art world.”
“The students created a hilarious lampoon of their strict principal in the school newspaper.”
“Critics lampooned the movie for its ridiculous plot and terrible acting.”
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