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spoofing

spoofing

1 6.3
A funny imitation of a person or show to make people laugh
  • noun
  • /ˈspuːfɪŋ/
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  • The racy musical-theater cult classic, spoofing sci-fi movies, spotlighting transsexual creatures and celebrating rock and roll, is not for the faint-hearted.

I was promoting my little DVD with skits and spoofs now.

Examples

  • The play was known for its comedic spoofing of famous fairy tales, offering a fresh and funny perspective.

  • "Spoofing."

    Fiction book (1997)

  • It's an old-fashioned troll, spoofing, pranking, whatever you call it.

    Blog text (4)

  • The comedy show included a hilarious spoofing of popular movies that left the audience in stitches.

  • His latest work features clever spoofing of political debates, making light of serious issues.

Synonyms

mockery
vsspoofing
66 4.9

Making fun of someone or something by copying them to make others laugh

is lighter and aims to amuse rather than harshly ridicule
impersonation
vsspoofing
30 5.7

An act of copying another person's voice and actions to entertain or trick people

is a humorous parody not mainly about personal pretending
imitation
vsspoofing
23 3.5

A funny copy of a person that makes their voice or actions seem bigger

is specifically a parody rather than any neutral copy
send-up
vsspoofing
4 8.4

A funny copy of a person or movie that makes fun of their style

is a general humorous imitation without heavy exaggeration
takeoff
vsspoofing
4 6.3

A funny imitation of a person's voice or behaviour

is used for wider parody forms beyond simple manner imitation
put-on
vsspoofing
  • Informal
4 7.5

A false act or story that tries to trick people, often to make them laugh

is an amused imitation focused on parody rather than deception
mimicry
vsspoofing
2 4.6

Copying someone's voice, face and actions to entertain or trick people

is focused on humour and parody rather than general imitation
sendup
vsspoofing
1 7.9

A funny copy of a person or thing that makes fun of them

is broader and may be light playful imitation rather than satire
personation
vsspoofing
9.1

To pretend to be another person by copying how they act, usually to trick or entertain

is for comic imitation rather than primarily to deceive
pasquinade
vsspoofing
  • Literature
9.9

A short funny piece posted in public that mocks a person

is any humorous imitation not restricted to public lampoons
singerie
vsspoofing
  • Literature
9.9

A ridiculous imitation of human behavior made to seem funny

is a general humorous imitation not always ludicrously exaggerated
apery
vsspoofing
9.9

Copying someone's actions or words to make fun of them

is a deliberate creative parody aiming to amuse rather than mere copying

Antonyms

truthfulness
13 2.7

Being honest and not telling lies

How Humorous

to lampoon
8 7.7
parody
71 5.0
spoofing
1 6.3
mimicry
2 4.6
imitation
19 3.0

Surface Forms

spoofing singular
spoofings plural

Morphology

spoofing = spoof (transparent) = spoof + ing

The noun is a regular action noun formed from the verb 'spoof' with '-ing'.

Etymology

Spoofing comes from the old slang spoof, which means a playful 'trick' or 'joke'. So spoofing is making a light, funny imitation or parody to make people laugh.