self-parody

self-par·o·dy

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Definitions of self-parody word

noun plural self-parody a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing: his hilarious parody of Hamlet's soliloquy. 1
noun plural self-parody the genre of literary composition represented by such imitations. 1
noun plural self-parody a burlesque imitation of a musical composition. 1
noun plural self-parody any humorous, satirical, or burlesque imitation, as of a person, event, etc. 1
noun plural self-parody the use in the 16th century of borrowed material in a musical setting of the Mass (parody Mass) 1
noun plural self-parody a poor or feeble imitation or semblance; travesty: His acting is a parody of his past greatness. 1

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin parōdia a parody < Greek parōidía a burlesque song or poem. See par-, ode, -y3

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".