send-up
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Noun[edit]
- A satirical imitation of a work of art or a genre.
- 1998, Wing Chun, "The Reluctant Hero," televisionwithoutpity.com, 24 Nov,
- The clever send-up of the horror genre shows a profound understanding of the traditional Hollywood machinations.
- 2006, Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, Blood Moon's Guide to Gay and Lesbian Film, page 115:
- The tired storyline, centered on a lesbian couple's search for a sperm donor, is irritatingly spoofish and lacks the subtlety that makes for great send-ups.
- 1998, Wing Chun, "The Reluctant Hero," televisionwithoutpity.com, 24 Nov,
Translations[edit]
satirical imitation
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