A work created to imitate, make fun of, or comment on an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of satiric or ironic imitation.

The comedian's parody of the politician's speech had the audience in stitches.

An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

The book is a parody of the traditional fairy tale, turning familiar stories on their heads.

A poor, ridiculous, or feeble imitation of something.

Their attempt at fine dining was a mere parody of gourmet cuisine.

parodyverb

To produce a humorously exaggerated imitation of a writer, artist, or genre.

The comedian parodied the politician's speech, making the audience laugh with his exaggerated gestures and tone.

parodyadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or involving parody; imitative for comic effect.

The movie includes a parody sequence filled with exaggerated action tropes.