lampoon
/læmˈpuːn/
Group 26Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (verb)
- To publicly criticize by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm GRE
- (noun)
- A speech or text criticizing someone through ridicule GRE
Example in Context
The satirical magazine lampooned the president's policy reversals with a cover depicting a weather vane on the White House roof.
Synonyms
mocksatirizeridicule
Etymology
To mock or ridicule someone publicly, often with humor.
- lampon (French) — to mock
Memory Aid
🛋️Sounds like “lamp poon”
Picture a LAMP with a POON (spoon) on its head, mocking everyone with ridiculous jokes!
Visual Association
🎭A comedian on stage, roasting celebrities with clever jokes that make the audience roar with laughter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “lampoon” mean on the GRE?
lampoon (verb) means “To publicly criticize by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm”. The satirical magazine lampooned the president's policy reversals with a cover depicting a weather vane on the White House roof.
How to remember “lampoon” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “lampoon” sounds like “lamp poon”. Picture a LAMP with a POON (spoon) on its head, mocking everyone with ridiculous jokes!
What are synonyms for “lampoon”?
Common synonyms: mock, satirize, ridicule.