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a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

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  1. n. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
  2. n. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
  3. n. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  4. n:100 n a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way n something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage n a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement