parody [noun]: a humorous or satirical imitation of an artistic work.
Example: Shashi Tharoor’s ‘The Great Indian Novel’ is a witty parody of the Mahabharata.
Related words: parodist [noun], parodic [adjective], parody [verb], parodize [verb]
Synonyms: burlesque, caricature, cartoon, farce, lampoon, mimicry, misrepresentation, satire, send-up, spoof, travesty
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