parodist

[ par-uh-dist ]

noun

1. a writer of parodies, especially of a literary subject, work, or style.

Other Words From

• self-paro·dist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of parodist¹

From the French word parodiste, dating back to 1735–45. See parody, -ist

Example Sentences

But Byrne himself is the parodist, and he commands the stage by his hollow-eyed, frosty verve.

From The Daily Beast

The parodist who wrote the following newspaper quatrain was no enemy of the automobile in spite of his cynicism.

From Project Gutenberg

English serious opera has not often fallen a prey to the untender mercies of the parodist.

From Project Gutenberg

Self-control and self-restraint are also needed; a parodist may go to the very edge, but he must not fall over.

From Project Gutenberg

He first made his mark as a parodist and a writer of humorous Latin verse.

From Project Gutenberg

A 'Parodist's Apology,' added in the later edition of the Lapsus.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• artist
• author
• dramatist
• lyricist
• writer