spoof
10 synonyms for spoof, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A humorous imitation that pokes fun at something, especially a film, show, or genre.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A humorous imitation that pokes fun at something, especially a film, show, or genre.
“The movie is a spoof of classic 1980s action films.”
How to use spoof
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
spoof movie
spoof email
spoof someone's number
Etymology
Coined by English comedian Arthur Roberts in 1884 as the name for a card game built around trickery and nonsense.
Full origin of spoof →Frequently asked questions
What does “spoof” mean?
The word “spoof” means a humorous imitation that pokes fun at something, especially a film, show, or genre. In plain terms, a comedic parody, or — in tech contexts — a fake designed to trick someone.
How do you pronounce “spoof”?
“Spoof” is pronounced spoof (/spuːf/ in IPA).
How do you use “spoof” in a sentence?
Here is “spoof” used in a sentence: “The movie is a spoof of classic 1980s action films.”
What part of speech is “spoof”?
Depending on how it is used, “spoof” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “spoof” come from?
The word “spoof” dates back to around 1884. Coined by English comedian Arthur Roberts in 1884 as the name for a card game built around trickery and nonsense.
How many meanings does “spoof” have?
“Spoof” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a humorous imitation that pokes fun at something, especially a film, show, or genre.
