Spoof: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Spoof noun. A light-hearted imitation of something, made for fun.
How to say it
SPOOF/ˈspuːf/
1 syllable.
Spoof in a sentence
The spoof trailer for a film about a talking sandwich has twelve million views.
Their Christmas card was a spoof of a moody perfume advert.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- parody
- send-up
- take-off
- skit
Where spoof comes from
From Spoof, a hoaxing game invented by the comedian Arthur Roberts in the 1880s.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Their Christmas card was a _____ of a moody perfume advert.
- hobbledehoy
- raillery
- spoof
Show the answer
spoof: Their Christmas card was a spoof of a moody perfume advert.