How Do You Spell PARODY?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹədi] (IPA)

The word "parody" is a noun that refers to a comedic imitation or mockery of something serious. Its correct spelling is pəˈrɒdi (IPA phonetic transcription), with the stress on the second syllable. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced like the "a" sound in the word "cat," while the "o" in the second syllable is pronounced like the "o" sound in the word "not." The "y" at the end of the word is pronounced like the "i" sound in the word "fly."

PARODY Meaning and Definition

  1. Parody is a form of creative expression that imitates or mocks another work, typically a literary or artistic piece, in a satirical and humorous manner. It is characterized by the deliberate exaggeration or imitation of the style, tone, content, or elements of the original work for comic effect, often with the intention of making a critical statement or commentary.

    Parody often takes the form of a comedic representation, using humor and wit to highlight the quirks, flaws, or absurdities of the original work or its subject matter. It may employ various techniques, such as mimicry, irony, burlesque, and hyperbole, to underscore its exaggerated and comical nature.

    The purpose of a parody can vary. While some parodies aim solely to entertain, others may have a more substantial objective, such as political or social criticism. Parodies can serve as a means to challenge established norms, question prevailing beliefs, or shed light on issues through sarcasm, wit, and satire.

    Parody is seen in various mediums, including literature, music, film, television, and visual arts. It often relies on the audience's familiarity with the original work or its genre to fully appreciate the intended humor and critique. Successful parodies strike a delicate balance between imitation and originality, providing both amusement and insightful commentary.

  2. • A poetical pleasantry in which verses of a grave and serious nature on one subject are altered and applied to another by way of burlesque.
    • To alter, as verses or words, and apply them to a subject different from that of the original.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PARODY

The word "parody" is derived from the Greek word "parodia", which is formed by combining "para" (meaning "beside" or "alongside") and "ode" (meaning "song" or "poem"). In ancient Greece, a "parodia" referred to a form of poetry that imitated or mimicked an existing work, often in a humorous or satirical manner. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to encompass other forms of artistic imitation, such as literature, drama, or music, that aim to mock, ridicule, or exaggerate the style or content of the original work.

Similar spelling words for PARODY

Plural form of PARODY is PARODIES

Conjugate verb Parody

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have parodied
you would have parodied
he/she/it would have parodied
we would have parodied
they would have parodied
I would have parody
you would have parody
he/she/it would have parody
we would have parody
they would have parody

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been parodying
you would have been parodying
he/she/it would have been parodying
we would have been parodying
they would have been parodying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would parody
you would parody
he/she/it would parody
we would parody
they would parody

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be parodying
you would be parodying
he/she/it would be parodying
we would be parodying
they would be parodying

FUTURE

I will parody
you will parody
he/she/it will parody
we will parody
they will parody

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be parodying
you will be parodying
he/she/it will be parodying
we will be parodying
they will be parodying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have parodied
you will have parodied
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we will have parodied
they will have parodied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been parodying
you will have been parodying
he/she/it will have been parodying
we will have been parodying
they will have been parodying

IMPERATIVE

you parody
we let´s parody

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to parody

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was parodying
you were parodying
he/she/it was parodying
we were parodying
they were parodying

PAST PARTICIPLE

parodied

PAST PERFECT

I had parodied
you had parodied
he/she/it had parodied
we had parodied
they had parodied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been parodying
you had been parodying
he/she/it had been parodying
we had been parodying
they had been parodying

PRESENT

I parody
you parody
he/she/it parodies
we parody
they parody

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am parodying
you are parodying
he/she/it is parodying
we are parodying
they are parodying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

parodying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have parodied
you have parodied
he/she/it has parodied
we have parodied
they have parodied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been parodying
you have been parodying
he/she/it has been parodying
we have been parodying
they have been parodying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it parody

SIMPLE PAST

I parodied
you parodied
he/she/it parodied
we parodied
they parodied

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