Definition of caricature Caricature
/kɛˈɹʌkʌʧɚ/ - [kerukucher] - car•i•ca•ture
We found 12 definitions of caricature from 7 different sources.
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What does caricature mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: caricatures |
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| caricature - a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect | ||
| imitation, impersonation | ||
| witticism, wittiness, wit, humor, humour a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter | ||
| mock-heroic a satirical imitation of heroic verse | ||
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| caricature - represent in or produce a caricature of; "The drawing caricatured the President" | ||
| ape | ||
| mock treat with contempt; "The new constitution mocks all democratic principles" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- caricature (Noun)
A pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect. - caricature (Noun)
A grotesque misrepresentation. - caricature (Verb)
To represent someone in an exaggerated or distorted manner.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- caricature (v. t.)
An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture. - caricature (v. t.)
A picture or other figure or description in which the peculiarities of a person or thing are so exaggerated as to appear ridiculous; a burlesque; a parody. - caricature (v. t.)
To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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caricature
Humorous or satirical cartoon or drawing
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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caricature
kar′i-ka-tūr, n. a likeness of anything so exaggerated or distorted as to appear ridiculous.—v.t. to turn into ridicule by overdoing a likeness: to burlesque. Formerly spelt Caricatū′ra.—n. Caricatur′ist, one who caricatures. [It. caricatura—carricare, to load, from root of Car.]
Wikipedia 
- A caricature (from the Italian "caricatura", which means "loaded portrait") is a portrait or drawing of a person that exaggerates the way they look, usually to create a humorous effect, or a political statement.
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🔤- caricature, verb, present, 1st person singular of caricature (infinitive).
- caricature, verb (infinitive).
- caricature, noun, singular of caricatures.
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