parodist

par·o·dist

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-dist]
- /ˈpær ə dɪst/
- /ˈpær.ə.dɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-dist]
- /ˈpær ə dɪst/

Definitions of parodist word

noun parodist a writer of parodies, especially of a literary subject, work, or style. 1
noun parodist a writer of parodies 0

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Origin of parodist

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

From the French word parodiste, dating back to 1735-45. See parody, -ist

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Parts of speech for Parodist

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parodist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

parodist usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for parodist

noun parodist

balladist — someone who composes or performs ballads
caricaturist — A caricaturist is a person who shows other people in an exaggerated way in order to be humorous or critical, especially in drawings or cartoons.
impressionist — a person who follows or adheres to the theories, methods, and practices of impressionism, especially in the fields of painting, music, or literature.
librettist — the writer of a libretto.
lyrist — a person who plays the lyre or who sings and accompanies himself or herself on the lyre.

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