lampoons

Meanings

• verb

  The act of making fun of someone or something through satire or ridicule.

  - "The comedian lampooned the president's speech in his stand-up routine."
  - "The cartoonist lampooned the politician's controversial policy."

• noun

  A work that satirizes or ridicules a particular person, thing, or issue.

  - "The editorial cartoon was a lampoon of the mayor's proposed budget."
  - "The satirical magazine is famous for its lampoons of celebrities and politicians."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lampoons
champions , recluses , applause , drowse

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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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Originally meant 'to throw a lamp at,' a practice used in medieval Europe to mock and ridicule unwelcome guests.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'lampoon' in English was in the 16th century.

2. The term 'lampoon' is derived from the Latin word 'lampas,' meaning 'torch' or 'lamp.'

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Related Concepts

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1. satire: A literary or artistic work 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 mockery for comedic effect.

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Culture

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Lampoons have been used throughout history to criticize and satirize various aspects of society, from political figures to social issues. They can be found in literature, art, music, and film.

How to Memorize "lampoons"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone is making fun of someone or something in a satirical way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lampoon' with the idea of satire or ridicule.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word, 'to throw a lamp at.'

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