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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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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