Meaning of Lampoon | Babel Free
læmˈpuːnDefinitions
A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution; especially, a satirical one.
Equivalents
Examples
“To say⟳ truth, Ma'am, 'tis very vulgar to Print⟳ and as my little Productions are mostly Satires and Lampoons I find⟳ they circulate more by giving copies in confidence to the Friends of the Parties—”
“"Dangerous things, sir—dangerous things!" exclaimed Mr. Lintot, drawing a deep breath of air from the open⟳ window: "do you know⟳, sir, Curl published a lampoon on Lord Hervey the other day, who said that he would have⟳ horsewhipped him if he could have⟳ found his way into the city...”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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