lampoon
lampoon definition
lam·poon (lam po̵̅o̅n′)
noun
a piece of satirical writing, usually attacking or ridiculing someone
Etymology: Fr lampon < lampons, let us drink (refrain in a drinking song) < lamper, to guzzle: see lampas
transitive verb
to attack or ridicule by means of a lampoon
Related Forms:
- lampooner lam·poon′er noun or lampoonist lam·poon′·ist
- lampoonery lam·poon′·ery noun
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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