spoof 1 of 2

noun

Definition of spoofnext
as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect many viewers thought that the spoof of a television newscast was the real thing

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verb

ˈspüf How to pronounce spoof (audio)
1
as in to parody
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of spoofed overly competitive parents in a mockumentary about tryouts for a national T-ball team

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2
as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue the newspaper was spoofed by a supposedly plausible claim of a UFO encounter

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Recent Examples of spoof
Noun
Early-aughts nostalgia paid off better than ’80s, as Masters of the Universe’s box-office numbers trailed behind the horror spoof. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 June 2026 But given the current box office sensations of Obsession and Backrooms, Tiddes certainly wishes the timing had allowed for spoofs of those horror movies. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Verb
In the months since, the strait has seen intense GPS spoofing — a form of navigation systems interference that causes vessels’ broadcast positions to appear in the wrong locations. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 However, there has been no sign of any concrete progress on a new entry for the James Bond-spoofing series that last hit theaters with 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoof
  1. parody
  2. mock
  3. trick
  4. imitate
  5. fool
  6. deceive
Noun
  • Scary Movie paved the way for more big-screen parodies, including Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), and Meet the Spartans (2008).
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026
  • Their outmoded style, with its seriousness and corniness, its big acting choices and low budgets, is basically impossible to recreate without falling into parody.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Definition of parody
Verb
  • In the weeks leading up to the June 26 release of the film, men mocked 26-year-old Alcock’s appearance across social media.
    — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
  • Each sketch was packed with mocking details, such as long red ties, Big Macs and lots and lots of gold, to drive home her point.
    — Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Definition of mock
Verb
  • These fraudulent sites often mimic legitimate stores or rank high in search results, tricking desperate consumers into buying non-existent AC units.
    — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The revenge story saw Tucker's exes convincing Snow's Kate to trick the ladies' man into falling in love with her.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of trick
Verb
  • Here was a government that had explicitly borrowed from Beijing’s developmental playbook and sincerely attempted to imitate it, but failed.
    — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • These are glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists that imitate a natural hormone in the gut.
    — Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of imitate
Verb
  • Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of fool
Verb
  • Part of the robot’s training was to handle situations in which its handlers have deliberately deceived it.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • With or without Balogun, the co-host will be feeling confident against a Belgium team that has flattered to deceive in this tournament so far.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Definition of deceive

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“Spoof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoof. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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