I. ˈper-ə-dē, ˈpa-rə- noun
( plural -dies )
Etymology: Latin parodia, from Greek parōidia, from para- + aidein to sing — more at ode
Date: 1598
1. : a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
2. : a feeble or ridiculous imitation
Synonyms: see caricature
• pa·rod·ic pə-ˈrä-dik, pa- adjective
• par·o·dis·tic ˌper-ə-ˈdis-tik, ˈpa-rə- adjective
II. transitive verb
( -died ; -dy·ing )
Date: circa 1745
1. : to compose a parody on
parody a poem
2. : to imitate in the manner of a parody