Caricature
Caricature [ KAR-i-kuh'-cher, -choo' r ] | |
[ noun, transitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. a pictorial representation highlighting any flaws or peculiarities in a person's features or mannerisms in order to bring about a grotesque or humorous effect 2. the art of making or creating caricatures 3. (tr.v.) to make a pictorial depiction or caricature | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The caricature humiliated the politician. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
Political caricature is the staple of newspaper cartoons, sketch-writing and impressionists. |
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