send-up

See also: sendup and send up

English
WOTD – 01 November 2011

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Etymology

Deverbal from send up.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsɛndˌʌp/
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Noun

send-up (plural send-ups)

  1. A satirical imitation of a work of art or a genre.
    Coordinate terms: lampoon, parody, takeoff, travesty
    • 1998, Wing Chun, "The Reluctant Hero," televisionwithoutpity.com, 24 Nov,
      The clever send-up of the horror genre shows a profound understanding of the traditional Hollywood machinations.
    • 2006, Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, Blood Moon's Guide to Gay and Lesbian Film, page 115:
      The tired storyline, centered on a lesbian couple's search for a sperm donor, is irritatingly spoofish and lacks the subtlety that makes for great send-ups.

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