transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌkærɪkəˈtjuə ]
n. & v. --n. 1 a grotesque usu. comic representation of a person by exaggeration of characteristic traits, in a picture, writing, or mime. 2 a ridiculously poor or absurd imitation or version. --v.tr. make or give a caricature of. øøcaricatural adj. caricaturist n. [F f. It. caricatura f. caricare load, exaggerate: see CHARGE]