lampooned

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a public mockery of someone or something, often through humor or satire.

  - "The comedian lampooned the president during his stand-up routine."
  - "The cartoonist lampooned the politicians' expense scandals."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lampooned
champion , campaign , maintain , rain

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Variants

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lampoon , lampooned , lampooner , lampooneries , lampooners , lampoonery , lampooning , lampoons

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'lampone' meaning 'raspberry'. The term 'lampoon' came to mean 'mock' or 'ridicule' due to the practice of making fun of people through verses or songs, often set to the tune of popular songs, much like raspberries were thrown as a sign of disapproval.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'lampoon' in English was in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'lampoon' was used in the 16th century to describe a type of comic verse that was set to popular tunes and used to mock public figures.

3. The 'Punch and Judy' show, which originated in the 17th century, is a famous example of lampooning in the form of a puppet show.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: A form of literature, art, or comedy that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

2. Parody: A work that imitates the style of another work, often with deliberate exaggeration or ridicule for comic effect.

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Culture

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Lampooning has been a popular form of satire and humor throughout history. It has been used in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to criticize and mock public figures, institutions, and societal norms. One famous example is the 'Punch and Judy' show, which uses puppets to lampoon human behavior and relationships.

How to Memorize "lampooned"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Italian origin of the word and associating it with the act of making fun of someone or something.

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