• Send-up

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /ˈsÉ›ndˌʌp/

    Origin

    send + up

    Alternative forms

    Full definition of send-up

    Noun

    send-up

    (plural send-ups)
    1. A satirical imitation of a work of art or a genre.
      • 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.
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