What is another word for send-up?
Pronunciation:
[ sˈɛndˈʌp], [ sˈɛndˈʌp], [ s_ˈɛ_n_d_ˈʌ_p]
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Synonyms for Send-up:
n.
• burlesque (noun) • caricature (noun) • comedy (noun)- ball,
- grins,
- interlude,
- jesting,
- hoopla,
- comicalness,
- Chaffing,
- high time,
- laughs,
- drollness,
- witticism,
- Comicality,
- camp,
- hilarity,
- funniness,
- drollery,
- slapstick,
- fun,
- picnic.
- Funnies,
- joking,
- caricature,
- merry-go-round,
- gag show,
- merry-go-rounds,
- takedowns,
- bon mot,
- play on,
- mock-heroic,
- play-on,
- burlesque,
- mockings,
- wisecracking,
- squibs,
- revue,
- flim-flam,
- schtick,
- lampoonery,
- phonies,
- SITCOMS,
- high camp,
- lampoon,
- burlies,
- wittiness,
- takedown,
- field day,
- pasquil,
- mock,
- satire,
- fun and games,
- sitcom,
- squib,
- send up,
- humor,
- parody,
- spoof,
- merry go round,
- take-off,
- humorousness,
- take-offs,
- comedy,
- light entertainment,
- revues,
- comic drama,
- facetiousness,
- takeoff,
- sendup,
- mockery,
- libel,
- travesty.
- persiflage,
- sarcasm,
- wit,
- banter,
- causticity.
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How to use "Send-up" in context?
The term "send-up" is commonly used in audio and television circles to describe a humorous imitation of someone or something. The word comes from the theatrical conception of "sending up" a light curtain to signal the end of a performance.
In layman's terms, a send-up is often a biting parody of another person, place, or thing. It's a humorous take on something that might be more serious or substantive.
There are a few famous send-ups in pop culture that immediately come to mind. In The Simpsons, Homer is often sent up by the Simpson family themselves.
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