The action of imitating a person or thing; (concrete) something which deceptively resembles something else; an imitation, counterfeit, sham; a…

A literary or dramatic work presenting an exaggerated or ludicrous treatment of a serious work for satirical or comic effect; a parody, a…

Ridiculing by grotesque imitation or travestying. (Chiefly gerundial.)

Without article: this as a style or genre; the composition or creation of parodies, or of a parody.

Grotesque imitation of what is, or is intended to be, dignified or pathetic, in action, speech, or manner; concrete an action or performance which…

The action of mimicking or imitating a person or thing, esp. in a mocking manner; an instance of this.

Burlesque.

figurative. A grotesque imitation, a travesty. Now rare.

In extended use: something (esp. a dramatic entertainment) regarded as resembling a charade in some way, esp. in lacking sophistication. Later more…

the action of parodying or sending up.