Meaning of the word lampoon in English
What does lampoon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lampoon
US /læmˈpuːn/
UK /læmˈpuːn/
Noun
1.
a piece of writing, a drawing, etc. that criticizes a famous person or a public organization in a humorous way, allowing their or its bad qualities to be seen and making them or it seem stupid:
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The magazine is famed for its merciless political lampoons.
Verb
1.
to criticize a famous person or a public organization in a piece of writing, a drawing, etc., in a humorous way, allowing their or its bad qualities to be seen and making them or it seem stupid:
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Many celebrities are lampooned on this satirical website.
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