CultureAugust 15, 2026

lampoon

lam-POON

Definition

To publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something through mocking imitation, satire, or irony.

Etymology

Originating from the French word 'lampon,' meaning a drinking song or a satirical piece, which likely derived from the verb 'lamper,' meaning to guzzle or drink deep.

In the news

Letterboxd users used the film 'Submerged' as a target to mock its poor quality, essentially using the platform to lampoon the movie's lack of effort and incompetence.

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