Lampoon
/læmˈpuːn/noun
A harsh satirical piece meant to ridicule a person or institution.
Did you know?The word entered English in the 1600s through French, and its exact origin is uncertain, but it’s long been tied to the idea of cutting someone down with satire rather than spelling or magic.
Etymological Timeline
17th Century
French
lampon
“A mocking song or satirical jibe”
17th Century
English
lampoon
“A satirical attack in verse or prose”
Modern English
English
lampoon
“A harshly mocking satire or the act of ridiculing someone”
Modern English
English
lampooner
“A person who writes or delivers a lampoon”