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caricature

/ˌkærɪkəˈtʃʊə/

noun

karykatura

/karɨkaˈtura/· rzeczownik
Definition

A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated to create a comic or grotesque effect.

Examples
The artist drew a caricature of the politician.
Artysta narysował karykaturę polityka.
His speech was a caricature of serious academic discourse.
Jego przemówienie było karykaturą poważnej dyskusji akademickiej.
Synonyms
parodysatireburlesque
Collocations
political caricaturedraw a caricatureexaggerated caricature

verb

karykaturować

/karɨkatuˈrɔvat͡ɕ/· czasownik
Definition

To make or present a ludicrous or grotesque imitation of someone or something.

Examples
The comedian often caricatures famous actors.
Komik często karykaturuje znanych aktorów.
He caricatured his boss's mannerisms perfectly.
Doskonale skarykaturował maniery swojego szefa.
Synonyms
mockmimiclampoon
Collocations
caricature someone's featurescaricature a style
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