parody

noun/ˈpærədi/CEFR C1

ব্যঙ্গাত্মক অনুকরণ

Meaning

A piece that copies a well-known work or person in order to make it funny.

Example sentences

  • The show is a parody of the news.অনুষ্ঠানটি সংবাদের ব্যঙ্গাত্মক অনুকরণ।
  • His speech was a parody of a wedding toast.তার বক্তৃতা ছিল বিয়ের শুভেচ্ছা-বক্তব্যের ব্যঙ্গ।

A common mistake

The film is a parody of corruption in politics.→The film is a satire on corruption in politics.

A parody imitates a particular thing — one song, one film, one writer's style — and lives off the resemblance. Satire attacks a subject or a vice, and needs nothing to imitate. Parody takes of; satire takes on.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: satire, spoof

Antonyms: tribute

Similar words, and what each means

  • satire

    ব্যঙ্গ, শ্লেষ

    The use of humour or exaggeration to criticise people or society.

  • spoof

    মজার অনুকরণ; ভুয়া নকল

    A funny imitation of something well known, or a fake made to trick people.

Opposite words

  • tribute

    শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি, সম্মাননা

    Something said or done to show respect or admiration for someone.

Check yourself

  1. “parody” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • ধার, কিনারা, প্রান্ত
    • • ড্রোন, চালকবিহীন উড়ন্ত যান
    • • ব্যঙ্গাত্মক অনুকরণ
    • • পুরস্কার
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    ব্যঙ্গাত্মক অনুকরণ — parody (noun) — ব্যঙ্গাত্মক অনুকরণ. A piece that copies a well-known work or person in order to make it funny.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “parody”?

    • • satire
    • • squad
    • • attitude
    • • god
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    satire — satire — ব্যঙ্গ, শ্লেষ. The use of humour or exaggeration to criticise people or society.

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