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.
Derivatives:
caricatural adj. caricaturist n.
Etymology: F f. It. caricatura f. caricare load, exaggerate: see CHARGE