A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

The artist drew a caricature of the politician, emphasizing his large ears and toothy grin.

A representation of someone or something that is so exaggerated that it becomes a parody or mockery.

The movie was a caricature of the action genre, with over-the-top explosions and improbable stunts.

The art or stylistic practice of producing comic exaggerations of people or things.

Caricature has long been a powerful tool for political commentary.

caricatureverb

To make or give a comically exaggerated representation of someone or something.

The artist caricatured the politician, emphasizing his large ears and toothy grin.

caricatureadjective

Relating to or characteristic of caricature; depicting or involving comic exaggeration.

She developed a distinctive caricature style that emphasized her subjects' quirks.